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Kale Caesar Salad

A kale-forward Caesar salad tossed with romaine, homemade croutons and shaved Parmesan (or vegan Parmesan). Roasted chickpeas and diced avocado are optional additions.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch curly kale stemmed
  • 1 teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • 5 cupschopped romaine lettuce
  • Healthy Caesar DressingorVegan Caesar Dressing
  • 1 cupHomemade Croutons
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese orvegan Parmesan
  • Roasted chickpeas optional
  • 1 avocado diced, optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Remove stems from 1 bunch curly kale and tear the leaves into bite-size pieces; place the kale in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over the kale and sprinkle with a pinch of Sea salt. Use your hands to massage the leaves until they wilt and soften.
  • Add 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl and toss to combine with the kale.
  • Drizzle some Healthy Caesar Dressing or Vegan Caesar Dressing over the greens (start with enough to lightly coat) and toss until the dressing is evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the dressed salad to a serving bowl or platter.
  • Top with 1 cup Homemade Croutons and Shaved Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan.
  • If desired, add Roasted chickpeas and 1 avocado, diced, and adjust with more dressing to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Optional: roasted chickpeas and diced avocado.
Use shaved Parmesan or vegan Parmesan as desired.