Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite. Featuring tender, hand-massaged kale leaves and hearty homemade whole-grain croutons, this recipe delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures. The star of the dish is a creamy, dairy-free Caesar dressing made from tahini, nutritional yeast, capers, and fresh lemon juice, offering that tangy, umami-rich flavor reminiscent of traditional Caesar salads—without any animal products. Topped with creamy avocado for a touch of indulgence, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect as a stand-alone meal or a healthy side dish, this 25-minute vegan recipe is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping things light and nutritious.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Wash and destem the kale leaves, then chop them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Cut the whole-grain bread into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Drizzle the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat.
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.
While the croutons are baking, prepare the dressing. Mince the garlic cloves and place them in a small bowl.
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.
Pour the dressing over the kale in the salad bowl and massage the leaves gently for a few minutes to soften them.
Dice the avocado and add it to the salad along with the cooled croutons.
Toss the salad gently to mix the ingredients and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 523 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 847 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 2681.6 mg | 14898% | |
| Potassium | 940 mg | 20% | |
*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.
