Normally, I wouldn't recommend salads on your menstrual phase, but if you don't have gut health issues, and just want a good salad, this one is packed with nutritional benefits for your menstrual phase! It's rich in iron, which you lose when you bleed, magnesium, and plant-based protein. Save this salad for post-period if you do want to try it, but want to avoid eating salads on your menstrual.
Ingredients:
Makes about 6 servings
- 1 large bunch or 10 oz curly kale
- 2 avocados
- 1 can Cannelini beans
- 1/2 c pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 c hemp seeds
- 1/3 c olive oil
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Directions:
- Make dressing by combining olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, maple syrup, and salt.
- Wash and chop kale into bite sized pieces. Remove the large stems. Then, massage kale with hands by gently squeezing until kale has wilted slightly. Do not over squeeze.
- Chop avocado into large chunks. Drain, rinse, and dry Cannelini beans.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
That is it. So simple! If you want some extra protein, chicken, steak, or tempeh would be my favorite recommendations. That being said, I love this salad on its own and will just make myself a giant portion. There is still plenty of plant-based protein from the beans and hemp seeds. Enjoy!! 🫶