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Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini Garlicky Bread Crumbs

Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini Garlicky Bread Crumbs

The perfect dish for any occasion, this Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini Garlicky Bread Crumbs is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures. Packed with healthy greens and topped with crunchy bread crumbs, it's a satisfying meal that you can enjoy any time. Make it tonight for a delicious, easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated with a Microplane
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ cup ice water, plus extra if needed
  • 4 cups baby arugula, lightly packed and chopped
  • 4 cups kale, lightly packed and chopped
  • 1 small head radicchio, chopped
  • ½ cup basil leaves, finely sliced
  • cup pickled red onions, chopped
  • 13.5 oz (398 ml) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Grater
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Make the garlicky bread crumbs. Start by setting a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, pour in the olive oil and swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir often, and cook until the bread crumbs turn golden brown and crisp, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. When they’re ready, remove them from the heat and set aside.
  2. Make the grainy mustard tahini. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, salt, pepper, garlic, grainy mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup. While whisking, slowly pour in the ice water. You want a creamy and pourable texture, so don't hesitate to add a bit more water if needed. Once it reaches the desired consistency, set it aside.
  3. Assemble the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, kale, radicchio, basil, pickled red onions, butter beans, along with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together to ensure an even mix.
  4. Add the dressing. Pour all of the grainy mustard tahini dressing over the salad. Toss everything together again until all the ingredients are well coated in the dressing, ensuring no leaf is left unseasoned!
  5. Top with bread crumbs. Finally, sprinkle the previously made garlicky bread crumbs on top of the salad. This adds a delightful crunch and flavor that complements the creamy dressing. And there you have it!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Plenty of gluten free bread options work great for the fresh bread crumbs here!
  • Tip 2: I used red kale from my garden for these photos, but Lacinato kale is ideal in this salad.
  • Tip 3: To make prep easier, you can mix up the dressing and keep it in the fridge for up to a week. It may need a little loosening with water straight out of the fridge though.