Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite. Featuring tender massaged kale, crispy whole-grain croutons, and creamy avocado, this nutritious masterpiece is brought to life with a zesty, savory dressing made from tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and nutritional yeast for that signature "Caesar" flavor—without any dairy! Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish. Every bite offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors, making it a must-try for vegans and salad lovers alike. Keywords: vegan caesar salad, kale salad recipe, plant-based dressing, quick vegan salad.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups kale leaves
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large avocado
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Wash and destem the kale leaves, then chop them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Cut the whole-grain bread into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Drizzle the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat.
Step 5
Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool.
Step 6
While the croutons are baking, prepare the dressing. Mince the garlic cloves and place them in a small bowl.
Step 7
Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, nutritional yeast, tahini, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper to the garlic. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the kale in the salad bowl and massage the leaves gently for a few minutes to soften them.
Step 9
Dice the avocado and add it to the salad along with the cooled croutons.
Step 10
Toss the salad gently to mix the ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (858.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1364.4 |
| Total Fat 99.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2163.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.4g | |
| Protein 43.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3001.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10728.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3585.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories