Kale Caesar Salad
A heart-healthy, nutrient-dense version of the classic Caesar salad using massaged kale and a dairy-free creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 large bunches of Lacinato kale, de-stemmed and chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 cup cooked chickpeas, roasted for crunch
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chopped kale in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Massage the kale with your hands for 2 minutes until leaves are soft and dark green.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and nutritional yeast.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Top with roasted chickpeas and extra nutritional yeast before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a tablespoon of tahini to the dressing.
- Always remove the center ribs of the kale for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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