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Kale Caesar Salad
Tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing, this kale Caesar salad recipe is one tasty side dish or sit down appetizer. Simple to make and so delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup avocado mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon drained capers finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Salad
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups kale leaves de-stemmed, torn, packed
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, garlic, mustard and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder, and cook stirring frequently until browned and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and toss to combine. Add the garlic breadcrumbs and toss again to combine. Add the diced avocados and serve at room temperature.
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Notes
- Make ahead: The salad will keep well for several days, but don't add teh avocado until just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
814mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
10201IU
(204%)
Vitamin C
141mg
(157%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10201IU | 204% |
| Vitamin C | 141mg | 157% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.