5.0 from 3 votes
Kale Caesar Salad
This healthy vegetarian spin on the classic Caesar salad features tender massaged kale leaves and rye bread croutons tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 503 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the croutons:
- 2 cups dark rye bread cubes about 4 slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce or liquid aminos I use Bragg's brand
- ½ teaspoon Miso paste
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1 bunch lacinato kale destemmed, washed, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- Extra Parmesan for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Make the croutons:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Toss the cubed rye bread with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flipping twice, until crunchy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Cup of Yum
Make the dressing:
- Combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, miso, garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Taste test and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Make the salad:
- In a large bowl, toss the torn kale with a small amount of dressing (this recipe will make more than you need for one salad). Using clean hands, massage the dressing into the kale. Add a little bit more dressing and toss to coat.
- Add croutons and extra Parmesan, and toss again.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories
503kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
950mg
(40%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 950mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.