Kale Caesar Salad
This Kale Caesar salad combines the hearty flavors of kale with creamy dressing, making it a healthy Kale Caesar salad recipe everyone will love. Easy to prepare and customizable, this vegan Kale Caesar salad can be topped with roasted chickpeas for added nutrition. Enjoy the best Kale Caesar dressing with this nutrient-packed twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Healthy Caesar Dressing or Vegan Caesar Dressing
- Homemade Croutons
- Shaved Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan
- Roasted chickpeas (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the kale by tearing it into bite-size pieces and placing it in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the kale with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Massage the leaves gently for about 2 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly darker in color.
- Add the chopped romaine to the bowl and toss to combine with the kale.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the greens and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with croutons and shaved Parmesan or vegan Parmesan.
- Optional: Add roasted chickpeas and diced avocado as desired for extra crunch and creaminess.
- Serve immediately, with additional dressing on the side if needed.