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Green Goddess Salad 6

Green Goddess Salad

A kidney friendly twist on a traditional green goddess dressing.  We opt for hummus instead of mayo and sour cream to make for a creamy and heart healthy version.
Recipe developed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD and tested by Jennifer Krasilovsky, KidneyRD Intern 2021
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Course: Main, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Phosphorus, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based
Diet Type: CKD, VLPD
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Clarissa Paimanta, RD

Ingredients

Dressing:

Salad:

  • 3 cups kale stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
  • 3 cups green lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup jicama diced
  • 4 stalks green onion chopped
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk all your dressing ingredients until well mixed and creamy.  Alternatively, blend your dressing ingredients in a food processor.  Season to taste.
  • To a large bowl, add your trimmed and sliced kale and massage with your hands until just wilted.  Then add the chopped lettuce, cucumber, jicama, green onions and avocado.
  • Drizzle dressing on top and garnish with almonds right before serving.

Variations:

  • Make it a meal: enjoy with cooked grains or a piece of toasted crusty bread.
  • Hummus: Feel free to use your favorite flavor or brand of hummus, but note that store bought hummus may contain higher sodium.

Notes

You may have heard that nuts, beans, and whole grains are not a great choice for a kidney-friendly diet because they are high in phosphorus.  Wondering why we include them in many of our recipes?  We include beans, nuts, and whole grains because only about 40% of phosphorus found in these plant foods are absorbed by humans. This makes them a good fit for most people's diets! If you have questions about adding these foods to your diet, please reach out to your dietitian.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7215IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg
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