Kale Caesar Salad

A bold, nourishing twist on Caesar salad with hearty kale, crunchy seeds, and a creamy lemon-garlic dressing. Rich in greens and deeply flavorful, it can be topped with salmon, chicken, chickpeas, or tempeh for a complete meal. The dressing is generous and delicious... don’t be shy with it.

Serves 4

Salad

• 1 large bunch kale, stems removed, chopped
• 2 romaine hearts, chopped
• 1 cucumber, shaved or diced
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• Optional: sliced radish or avocado

Protein (choose one)

• 2-4 cooked salmon fillets
• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 2 cups roasted chickpeas
• 2 cups sauteed tempeh cubes

Creamy Caesar Dressing

• ⅓ cup tahini
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp capers (optional)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
• 4–6 tbsp water
• 1 tsp Dijon (optional)
• ½ tsp sea salt
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add kale to a large bowl and massage with a spoonful of dressing or lemon juice for 1–2 minutes.
2. Whisk or blend dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add water as needed.
3. Add romaine, cucumber, seeds, and parsley.
4. Toss generously with dressing.
5. Top with chosen protein and serve immediately.