All Kale Caesar

Name: All Kale Caesar
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juice; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp anchovy paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 garlic clove, grated; 4 cups green kale, finely chopped; 4 cups Lacinato kale, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 avocado, sliced

SERVINGS:

CALORIES: 384

PREP: 15 minutes

COOK: 30 minutes

Egg-Free, Nut-Free

This incredible All Kale Caesar Salad is loaded with easy superfood swaps that make it healthier than a traditional Caesar! Instead of romaine lettuce, this salad starts with a bed of kale and is topped with homemade crunchy roasted chickpeas in place of croutons! Lastly, this yummy recipe is drizzled with a lightened up Caesar vinaigrette and finished with slices of creamy avocado!

Ingredients

For the Crunchy Roasted Chickpea Croutons
1	15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp	olive oil
1 tsp	garlic powder
	Salt and pepper to taste

For the Caesar Vinaigrette
1/4 cup	olive oil
1	lemon, juice
1/4 cup	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp	Dijon mustard
1 tsp	anchovy paste
1 tsp	Worcestershire sauce
1	garlic clove, grated

For the salad
4 cups	green kale, finely chopped
4 cups	Lacinato kale, finely chopped
1/2 cup	chopped fresh parsley
1	avocado, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange the chickpeas on the baking sheet and toss them with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Bake until they are crisp and golden, about 30 minutes, tossing at least once during the cooking process. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

In the meantime, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, garlic, salt, and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine the green kale, Lacinato kale, parsley, and the Caesar vinaigrette. Toss well.

Serve immediately topped with the Crunchy Chickpea Croutons and sliced avocado.

Nutritional Info

Per serving
Calories (kcal)	384
Total Fat (g)	28
Saturated fat (g)	4
Trans fat (g)	0
Cholesterol (mg)	6
Sodium (mg)	548
Total Carbohydrate (g)	28
Dietary Fiber (g)	10
Total Sugars (g)	5
Added Sugars (g)	0
Protein (g)	10
Vitamin D (mg)	0
Calcium (mg)	151
Iron (mg)	2
Potassium (mg)	573