Kale, Avocado, and Black Bean Salad

This kale, avocado, and black bean salad is tossed in a homemade jalapeno-lime dressing to create a refreshing and satisfying meal.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• sea salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper (seeds and membranes removed)
• 1 large bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.33333334326744 cup pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, honey, cumin, coriander, and sea salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step 2

Place kale in a bowl and sprinkle sea salt over kale. Massage salt into the kale until leaves are darker in color and fragrant. Drizzle enough dressing over kale to lightly coat. Gently fold in black beans, avocado, and feta cheese.

Step 3

Place pecans into a skillet and sprinkle sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt over pecans; cook and stir over medium-low heat until fragrant and sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool pecans and chop.

Step 4

Distribute salad among serving bowls and top with toasted pecans and cilantro.