Salads are the ultimate go to healthy meal which is why I love to try out new recipes to keep things exciting!
Over the holidays I went to a NYC restaurant with some friends- Le Pain Quotidien. There were so many delicious items to choose from on the menu but I ultimately decided on the special of the day which was a kale caesar salad. Ever since then I have been craving that salad and after 2 months I thought it was about time to recreate it at home!
It was so quick to whip up for my family and I and it was definitely a bonus that it didn't require any fancy ingredients! My parents ended up loving the salad and even requested the recipe….so mom, here it is!
On the surface, caesar salads seem like they'd be a healthy choice. But the majority of the time the heavy dressing makes the salad SO high in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium. Just to give you an example, a caesar salad from McDonalds (one serving keep in mind) has 680 mg of sodium and 23 grams of fat. That's INSANE. The recipe that I'm sharing with you uses ingredients that contribute healthy fats to your body. Not to mention the dressing tastes just the same as any other unhealthy dressing! I say thats a win in my book!
- 1 bunch Dino Kale
- 1 bunch Romaine lettuce
- walnuts or whole grain croutons
- 2/3 cups fresh lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tbsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 2 teaspoons garlic (2-3 large cloves)
- 1/2 cup raw walnuts (soaked in water for 10 minutes, then drained)
Directions:
1. Soak walnuts in water for 10 minutes, then drain
2. Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and set aside
1. Soak walnuts in water for 10 minutes, then drain
2. Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and set aside
3. Combine kale and lettuce in a large bowl and drizzle some olive oil on top
4. With your hands, gently massage the lettuce and kale with the olive oil for a few minutes
5. Toss in desired amount of dressing
6. Top with your choice of raw walnuts, croutons, black pepper or an extra pinch of sea salt!
*Serves 2-4 people
Feel free to add some grilled chicken for some extra protein or any other ingredients to make this salad it your own! Bon appetit!
Feel free to add some grilled chicken for some extra protein or any other ingredients to make this salad it your own! Bon appetit!
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