Harvest Kale Caesar Salad
Published Aug 16, 2020
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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
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
Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5020IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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