A vibrant twist on a classic favorite!
Today we welcome Loria Stern to Women of Today to share her Kale Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons! This vibrant dish takes the classic Caesar salad to a whole new level by adding a twist of wholesome ingredients and a delightful crunch.
Packed with nutrient-rich kale, protein-packed chickpeas, and a creamy homemade caesar dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of taste and health. Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch, a light dinner, or a refreshing side dish, this recipe will satisfy you and leave you feeling nourished.
Kale Caesar Salad with Chickpea Croutons
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of kale
- ½ cup Caper Flower Vegan Caesar Dressing (recipe follows)
- ½ cup Chickpea Croutons (recipe follows)
Optional toppings
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast, for sprinkling
- ½ cup roughly chopped kimchi
Caper Flower Vegan Caesar Dressing
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ¾ cups vegan mayonnaise
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 1½ tbsp drained capers
- 1½ tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- ½ tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp distilled or white wine vinegar
Chickpea Croutons
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and thoroughly dried
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Bae’s Spice Blend (recipe follows)
- Pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bae's Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- ½ tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika, sweet or smoked
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Want to try more recipes from Loria Stern? Check out her Cookbook, Eat Your Flowers!
Enjoy!
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Recipe and images by Loria Stern
