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Creamy Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado

Kale caesar salad with garlic roasted chickpeas and thinly sliced parmesan in a clear glass bowl. A serving spoon rests in the bowl and the bowl sits on a light blue and white surface.
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This kale Caesar salad is a modern take on its traditional counterpart and is a vegetarian-friendly nutrient powerhouse! Complete with garlic roasted chickpeas for protein, buttery avocado for creaminess and healthy fats, parmesan for that salty goodness, and a yogurt-based homemade Caesar dressing.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 6 cups kale, shredded
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded
  • 1/2-1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan (and/or asiago)

For the Garlic Roasted Chickpeas:

  • 1 14 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Caesar Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 anchovy OR 1 tablespoon white miso paste (for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Roast chickpeas. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Making sure chickpeas are completely dry, toss in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Place on baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 20 minutes (or until crispy) while you prep the salad and dressing.
  2. Make the salad. While the chickpeas are roasting, combine kale, Brussels sprouts, diced avocado, and parmesan in a large bowl.
  3. Make the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Assemble the salad. Add the roasted chickpeas to the kale salad based and pour Caesar dressing all over the salad. Toss everything together and serve immediately!

Notes

  1. Dressing. This recipe is actually just our homemade healthy Caesar dressing rewritten here with a vegetarian-friendly adaptation (swapped miso for anchovy). It's a great salad dressing to have on hand, so feel free to double it if you think you might want more or extra.

Find it online: https://www.rootsandradishes.com/creamy-kale-caesar-salad-with-avocado/