Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Hi friends!

This salad was on repeat in this house throughout the summer and we are not big salad people. But there is something so familiar and comforting about a caesar salad that really had us wanting more week after week. It is bright, refreshing, and still indulgent. With a creamy cashew dressing and crunchy homemade croutons, you can’t go wrong.

Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Recipe

You will need:

  • 1 head kale, washed and chopped up
  • 4-6 slices of stale bread (I usually take them out earlier in the day and let them sit on the counter a bit)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Dash of: onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • About 1/3 cup water (add more as necessary to thin out)

To make:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
  • Cut bread into small cubes and toss with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake in 375 F oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  • To prep kale, wash, dry, and chop up. In a large bowl, massage the kale with your hands a bit to break down the leaves and soften. Set aside.
  • To make dressing, add the following to your bullet and blend: raw cashews, dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, tamari, salt, pepper, and water.
  • Massage dressing into the kale and add croutons once they are done.

If you really want to get fancy, I like to top mine with this cornflake-crusted tofu recipe from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian (see below). They are very much worth the extra effort and a great protein to round out the salad. You could also bake tofu if you don’t have time.

Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

I hope that you & your family enjoys this simple and refreshing dinner as much as mine. Thanks for reading. x


Kale Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

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