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Creamy Kale Caesar Salad Recipe

Creamy Kale Caesar Salad on 100 Days of #RealFood

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My kids love anything creamy - so much so they’ll even overlook the kale leaves in this dish. Normally they turn their noses up to kale salad, but not when it comes to this Creamy Kale Caesar Salad recipe. Score!

Creamy Kale Caesar Salad on 100 Days of #RealFood

Creamy Kale Caesar Salad

If you're not normally a fan of kale, I highly recommend you give this Creamy Kale Caesar Salad recipe a try. The salad dressing makes this incredibly tasty that even your kids might enjoy it. It's the perfect side dish for almost any dinner.
4 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Course: Salads, Sides
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch kale (any variety)
  • ⅓ cup walnuts (lightly toasted and roughly chopped (Pine nuts are a great alternative but only use ¼ cup.))
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Remove and discard large stems from the kale and shred the remaining leaves. Toss in a large bowl with the toasted walnuts and set aside.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour it over the kale mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Kale Caesar Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 265mg12%
Potassium 223mg6%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 3390IU68%
Vitamin C 40.7mg49%
Calcium 143mg14%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Kalen says

    May 22, 2020 at 12:19 am

    I used to order a "Kale Caesar Salad" from a tiny salad spot on my breaks... It closed down and I miss it. They had fermented red onion and other little amazing details... maybe artichoke too? I can't remember it all but I've been craving it so I'm glad I found this recipe. Simpler, but that just means I'll be able to make it. Sounds amazing! Thank you.

    Reply
  2. lori says

    December 11, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    The recipe was a hit in my house tonight! My daughter especially liked the dressing! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Krista says

    April 05, 2017 at 2:58 am

    I really want to try this, but my son has nut allergies. I wonder if I can substitute some sort of seeds?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      May 22, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Sure. Pumpkin seeds are a good sub.

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    January 25, 2017 at 10:07 am

    This looks like a delicious dressing recipe, but shouldn't a caesar dressing have anchovy?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      January 31, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Sure, that is a typical caesar dressing ingredient but I always leave it out, too. ;)

      Reply
  5. Michele says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Can any leftover dressing be used the following day if kept refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      March 23, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Sure, it may have separated but can be reconstituted.

      Reply
  6. Eleanor says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    I just have to say, every Sunday when I ask my husband what he wants to eat for the next week, he always asks for this! I give this salad 5 stars.

    Reply
  7. Terri says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for lunch today. My husband and I really enjoyed it. The walnuts really make the salad great! Will be making it again!

    Reply
  8. Chris says

    September 16, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Thanks for this, Lisa. I have such a hard time getting my kids eat any vegetables other than green beans and peas (better than nothing). I'm a big fan of heavier greens like kale so this will work well.

    Reply
    • shawn says

      September 20, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      We hope your kids like it! Green beans and peas are great veggies ;). My son went through a phase of only eating broccoli. They eventually come around.

      Reply
  9. Liv Faye says

    September 16, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Lisa! Thanks for sharing this tasty way of enjoying a kale salad :). So easy for lunch.

    Reply
  10. Melanie says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I thought it had croutons too, at first, but based on the recipe I think they are the chopped nuts :).

    Reply
  11. Susan theon says

    September 15, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    hi:
    From the picture it looks like you added grated Parmesan cheese and croutons on top. Is that correct? Do you make your own croutons or have you found a good store bought alternative?
    Thanks!
    Susan

    Reply
    • Liv Faye says

      September 16, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Susan, those look like the chopped walnuts!

      Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      July 29, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Susan, Lisa makes her own croutons! https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-homemade-croutons-delicious/

      Reply

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