Harvest Kale Caesar Salad
Using veggies like kale and fruits like apple and pomegranate seeds, this Harvest Kale Caesar Salad salad is rich, satiating, and full of flavor.
Harvest Kale Caesar Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
For the Kale Caesar Dressing:
- ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 mL) tahini
- 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
- Pinch of kosher or fine sea salt
- 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 mL) water, to thin
For the Salad:
- 7 ounces (200 g) kale
- ½ cup (65 g) raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) hemp hearts
- 1 apple , thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup (58 g) pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) dried cranberries
- 3 dates , pits removed and chopped
- Kosher or fine sea salt , to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, add lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic, and salt. Whisk to combine. Add splashes of water to thin until desired dressing consistency is reached.
- Make the Salad: Tear kale leaves into small bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Discard the stems. Pour dressing over kale leaves and massage with hands to combine.
- Toast cashews in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally until cashews are browned, about 6-8 minutes. Let cashews cool slightly, then chop and sprinkle over the salad. Add hemp hearts and toss to combine.
- Transfer salad to a serving bowl and top with sliced apple, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, and chopped dates. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Harvest Kale Caesar Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 28mg1%
Potassium 550mg16%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 5020IU100%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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