Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Cashew Caesar Dressing
This is my surefire Kale Caesar Recipe. What makes it so great? It's ability to be customizable and adaptable.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch of kale
- 1 cup croutons Option to use my Homemade Crouton recipe
- 3 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
Caesar dressing
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp capers
- ½ tbsp caper brine
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Quick soak the cashews
- If you don’t have time to soak the cashews overnight, pour boiling water over the cashews and let them sit for 15-30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
Step 2: Blend the dressing
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, capers, caper brine, garlic powder, avocado oil, and water.
- Blend on high until the dressing is creamy and smooth. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the lemon juice, capers, or caper brine for more tang if desired.
- In a large bowl, toss the flavorful dressing with your favorite salad greens, croutons, and any other toppings you like.
Notes
The toppings can all be omitted or changed up. I recommend keeping crunchy in the salad topper like croutons, seeds, nuts, or a crunchy veggie. For more protein some tried and true additions include grilled shrimp, roasted chicken, or baked tofu.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 12gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 639mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
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