Ingredients
Directions
Make the Caesar dressing: Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender, including the 2 tablespoons of Vegan Walnut Parmesan, and blend until creamy.
Taste for additional flavors of choice — more lemon for acidity, more parmesan for cheesy, more garlic for garlicky. Set aside.
Add the kale to a large bowl.
Add three tablespoons of the Caesar Dressing to the kale and massage the dressing into the kale with clean hands. Massage until the kale is slightly wilted, about 30–60 seconds.
Add the tomatoes and onions and toss.
Add the remaining Caesar dressing (or less if you prefer lighter dressing).
Divide Kale Caesar between two bowls and top with the Tofu Croutons.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
In place of kale, use spinach, chard, or other leafy green of choice.
Instead of red onion, use yellow or white onion, or shallots.
Use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder in place of the whole clove.
In place of Tofu Croutons, use other vegan croutons of choice.
Nut-free
Use sunflower seeds in place of cashews for the Caesar dressing.
Prep Ahead
Make the Tofu Croutons ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10–15 minutes.
Make the Caesar Dressing with the Vegan Walnut Parmesan ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Storage
Store kale caesar leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
Directions
Make the Caesar dressing: Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender, including the 2 tablespoons of Vegan Walnut Parmesan, and blend until creamy.
Taste for additional flavors of choice — more lemon for acidity, more parmesan for cheesy, more garlic for garlicky. Set aside.
Add the kale to a large bowl.
Add three tablespoons of the Caesar Dressing to the kale and massage the dressing into the kale with clean hands. Massage until the kale is slightly wilted, about 30–60 seconds.
Add the tomatoes and onions and toss.
Add the remaining Caesar dressing (or less if you prefer lighter dressing).
Divide Kale Caesar between two bowls and top with the Tofu Croutons.
