Kale White Bean and Pesto Salad
Kale White Bean & Pesto Salad provides 22g protein and 383 calories per serving — a plant-forward side that adds genuine protein without relying on meat. Preps 4 servings quickly for meal-prep variety that breaks up monotony. Use this to diversify your protein sources while maintaining macro accuracy.
Ingredients
- •Kale(1440g)
- •Beans, Cannellini, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Basil Pesto, Prepared(120g)
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Place the finely chopped kale in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the cannellini beans, slice the tomatoes in half, and then add them both to the bowl. Chop or shred the chicken, and add it to the bowl as well.
- 2Add the pesto to the bowl with the other salad ingredients, then toss until everything is lightly coated in pesto. Taste and add more pesto if desired (I used only 1/2 cup).
- 3Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve each portion of the salad with a wedge of lemon and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over top just before eating.
Nutrition — Per Serving
383
calories
22g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 44g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 736 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 21.1g
4 servings per batch · ~556g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
AI Swap Engine
Set up your profile to enable swaps →Common questions
How much protein does Kale White Bean and Pesto Salad have per serving?
Each serving provides 22g of protein and 383 calories with 17g fat and 44g carbs. The white beans deliver plant-based protein alongside the pesto base.
How long does Kale White Bean and Pesto Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 4 servings, making this an efficient side dish or light lunch for batch-prep sessions. Assembly is minimal with straightforward ingredient combination.
Is Kale White Bean and Pesto Salad good for fat loss?
At 383 calories and 22g protein per serving, this salad works as a lower-calorie lunch or side dish during fat-loss phases. The 44g carbs from beans should be tracked within your daily macro targets, and you'll need additional protein sources for complete meals.
