Heart-Healthy Sweetgreen Kale Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Heart-Healthy Sweetgreen Kale Caesar Salad, a fresh and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for clean eating and bursting with flavor, this recipe combines tender, massaged kale with a creamy, dairy-free lemon tahini dressing seasoned with Dijon mustard, garlic, and nutritional yeast for a bold, guilt-free Caesar-style taste. Topped with hearty avocado slices, toasted slivered almonds, and optional gluten-free croutons, this dish is rich in plant-based nutrients and healthy fats. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan salad makes an ideal light meal or side that's perfect for health-conscious foodies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Kale (stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 whole Avocado (sliced)
- 0.25 cups Slivered almonds (toasted)
- 0.5 cups Whole grain croutons (optional, for added crunch; ensure gluten-free if necessary)
Instructions
Wash and prepare the kale: Remove the stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place the kale in a large salad bowl.
Massage the kale: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the kale and use your hands to gently massage for 2-3 minutes until the leaves become tender and slightly darker in color.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, water, salt, and black pepper. Adjust consistency with a bit more water if needed.
Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the massaged kale and toss until the leaves are evenly coated.
Add toppings: Gently top the salad with sliced avocado, toasted slivered almonds, and croutons (if using).
Serve immediately: Divide the salad among serving bowls and enjoy a heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1320 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2709 mg | 208% | |
| Iron | 10722.2 mg | 59568% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*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.
