Haricot Bean, Avocado, Kale and Pumpkin Seed Salad

This satisfying main course salad uses kale two ways, as the leafy basis for the salad and as a pesto dressing. In addition to the fibre, healthy fats... and plant-based protein in this dish, the use of pumpkin seeds brings a hefty dose of zinc, a vital mineral that helps skin health, immune function and may protect against inflammation. Read more This satisfying main course salad uses kale two ways, as the leafy basis for the salad and as a pesto dressing. In addition to the fibre, healthy fats and plant-based protein in this dish, the use of pumpkin seeds brings a hefty dose of zinc, a vital mineral that helps skin health, immune function and may protect against inflammation.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
2 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

643kcal
Calories
50g
Total Fat
30g
Carbs
3g
Sugars
23g
Protein
17g
Fibre
8mg
Iron
44%
 
272mg
Magnesium
65%
 
622mg
Phosporus
50%
 
1469mg
Potassium
31%
 
94mg
Sodium
4%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
1.1mcg
Vitamin B12
46%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
6.1mg
Vitamin E
41%
 
355mcg
Vitamin B9
89%
 
244mcg
Vitamin A
27%
 
101mg
Vitamin C
112%
 
7.1mg
Zinc
65%
 
421mcg
Vitamin K
351%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
1mg
Vitamin B2
77%
 
15.4mg
Vitamin B3
96%
 
1.4mg
Vitamin B6
82%
 
420mg
Calcium
32%
 
Calories: 643kcal; Total Fat: 50g; Carbs: 30g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 23g; Fibre: 17g; Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 272mg (65%); Phosporus: 622mg (50%); Potassium: 1469mg (31%); Sodium: 94mg (4%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg (46%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 6.1mg (41%); Vitamin B9: 355mcg (89%); Vitamin A: 244mcg (27%); Vitamin C: 101mg (112%); Zinc: 7.1mg (65%); Vitamin K: 421mcg (351%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 1mg (77%); Vitamin B3: 15.4mg (96%); Vitamin B6: 1.4mg (82%); Calcium: 420mg (32%)
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Notes

Alternatives:

curly kale - cavolo nero

garlic powder - garlic clove (use 1 clove to substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder)

haricot beans - cannellini beans, butter beans, chickpeas

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
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User comments (6)

Cherie Yesterday

This was delicious! We added some cashews, picked cucumbers and brine to the sauce and some fresh dill. Yum 🤤

Kseniya 3 months ago

Great taste and easily adaptable to what you have in the fridge/cupboard.

Julie 3 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous Easy to make

Julie 3 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous
Easy quick recipe
Loved making it

Milind 4 months ago

Use half a clove of garlic to replace the garlic powder. Tasted very nice and earthy

Emma 5 months ago

Really enjoy this nourishing lunch, quick to made and stores well

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