Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad

Elevate your salad game with this zesty and wholesome Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad that's brimming with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. Featuring tender, chopped kale leaves as the base, this twist on the classic Caesar salad swaps traditional anchovies for vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, delivering all the umami goodness in a plant-based dressing. The creamy, garlicky Caesar dressing is perfectly balanced with tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese, while golden-brown homemade croutons add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a refreshing main course or a stunning side dish at any meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this Kale Caesar Salad will quickly become a go-to favorite for vegetarians and salad lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups kale
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 loaf baguette
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and thoroughly dry the kale leaves. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-size pieces.

Step 3

Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

To prepare the croutons, slice the half loaf of baguette into 1-inch cubes.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper.

Step 6

Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.

Step 7

While the croutons are baking, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and 3/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.

Step 8

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Once the croutons are ready and lightly cooled, add them to the kale in the salad bowl.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the kale and croutons, then toss everything together until the kale is well-coated with dressing.

Step 11

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 12

Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1018.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4969.4

Total Fat 471.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 315.3mg	0%
Sodium 4577.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 55.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1480.2mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 970.5mg	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: 84.0%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 11.6%