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Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

You will love this easy Kale Caesar Salad – made with a vegan caesar salad dressing that is nut-free and ready in 30 seconds. Add seasoned roasted chickpeas for some extra fiber and protein. Perfect meal prep salad, side dish or appetizer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Roasted Chickpeas
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 heaping teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Kale Salad
  • 1 medium-large bunch of kale equal to about 8 cups chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • 1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice about 1 ½ medium lemons
  • 3 tablespoons water to thin
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 medium garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon capers in brine
  • 1 teaspoon brine juice
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut aminos 
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup to taste*

Instructions

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  1. Roast chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400ºF and line medium baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure chickpeas are completely dry and loose skins removed. In medium bowl add oil, chickpeas, nutritional yeast and spices. Mix to combine and transfer to baking sheet. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until crispy. Remove pan from oven and allow chickpeas to cool so they get crunchy. 
  2. Prepare the kale: While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the kale by removing thick stems from kale, chop, wash and spin dry (I use this). Add chopped kale to large bowl with a little bit of olive oil, then massage oil into kale leaves.
  3. Make the dressing: in a small blender, combine all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Note: add everything but maple syrup, then taste test before adding 1-2 tsp, to your liking.
  4. Assemble: Toss kale with about half of the caesar dressing, add roasted chickpeas and serve. Top with more dressing as desired, maybe some vegan parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition approximate, calculated without dressing. Dressing as 8 servings calculated, per serving is: 133 calories, 12g fat, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugar, 4g protein.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salad Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 460mg (19%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salad
Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.