Soy-Free Kale Caesar Salad

Elevate your greens game with this flavorful Soy-Free Kale Caesar Salad—a wholesome twist on the classic Caesar salad that skips the soy without compromising on taste. Packed with nutrient-dense kale, this recipe features a creamy homemade dressing enriched with zesty lemon juice, rich Parmesan cheese, and the umami kick of anchovy paste. Hand-tossed with golden garlic croutons baked to perfection, this salad is both hearty and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect as a light main course or a standout side dish. Gluten-free adaptations are easy, making this salad a versatile crowd-pleaser for any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Kale
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Anchovy paste
• 0.333 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.333 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 slices Bread slices
• 2 tablespoons (for croutons) Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

To prepare the croutons, cut the bread slices into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of olive oil with garlic powder and toss the bread cubes in this mixture until they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the coated bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Rinse and dry the kale leaves, then remove the stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, anchovy paste, 1/3 cup olive oil, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper into the dressing mixture.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the kale leaves and toss thoroughly to ensure the leaves are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Add the cooled croutons to the salad and gently toss again.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(561.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2444.2

Total Fat 233.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.6g
Cholesterol 88.7mg	0%
Sodium 2718.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 25.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 812.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 725.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 10.9%