Kale Caesar Salad
This healthy version of caesar salad is creamy and tangy with a rich garlic flavour. The homemade croutons adds a crunch to this healthy kale salad.
Servings: 4
Calories: 425kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- small and large bowls
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Croutons:
- 1 cup day old baguette, sliced and cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt
Salad:
- 1 bunch of kale, leaves removed
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, mustard, mayonnaise, yogurt, salt and pepper. In a slow stream add olive oil, whisking until it's smooth and creamy. Transfer to a glass container or jar, seal with a lid and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Croutons:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut the baguette into slices, and then cubes, add to a baking sheet, then add olive oil, garlic powder and salt and toss enough to evenly coat the baguette cubes. Bake for 10 minutes, until golden. Remove and set aside.
Salad:
- Wash and dry kale, pull the leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Break the larger leaves into bite size pieces.
- In a large bowl, add kale pieces, half of Parmesan cheese, dressing and half the croutons. Toss to coat. Garnish with remaining croutons, Parmesan cheese and avocado if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3mg