Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing
A healthier take on the classic Caesar using nutrient-dense kale, creamy avocado dressing, and crunchy chickpea croutons instead of bread.
Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast chickpeas for 15 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
Make dressing: blend avocado, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, remaining olive oil, and nutritional yeast until smooth.
Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt.
Massage kale with your hands for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Toss kale with the avocado dressing until well coated.
Top with crispy chickpeas and hemp seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
420
Calories
16g
Protein
38g
Carbs
26g
Fat
14g
Fiber
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