Avocado Kale Caesar Salad
This Avocado Kale Caesar Salad has all the traditional flavors that you love and it's packed with healthy nutrients, making it a definitely winner for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 stems kale stems removed and chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 ripe avocado diced
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup croutons
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the torn kale leaves.
- Add the diced avocado and shaved Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad to coat the kale leaves with the dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the croutons to the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Divide the salad into individual serving plates or bowls.
- Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice from the lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can use store-bought dressing, but this homemade dressing is SO MUCH better!
- You can also use pre-chopped kale but be careful to remove the tough stems that they leave on some pieces.
- Add chicken or salmon to make it a main dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg