Name: Healthier Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, grated, (divided use); 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; ¼ tsp. sea salt ((or Himalayan salt)); 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil, divided use; 2 bunches raw kale, (washed, dried (about 1 lb.)); 4 slices low-sodium sprouted whole-grain bread, (cut into 1-inch cubes); ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Love Caesar salad but watching your waistline?

Today’s your day: We’ve created a healthier Caesar salad that still includes Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, lemon garlic dressing!

We used grilled kale, but if you don’t want to spend the time grilling it, using raw kale works, too. Just massage the dressing in to reduce the bitterness of this leafy green.

5 from 3 votes

Healthier Caesar Salad

This Healthier Caesar Salad features savory Parmesan cheese, whole wheat garlic croutons, and a tangy lemon garlic dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine Vegetarian

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Total Time 23 mins

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 254 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, grated, divided use
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil, divided use
2 bunches raw kale, washed, dried (about 1 lb.)
4 slices low-sodium sprouted whole-grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat grill or broiler on high.
To make dressing, combine half of garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
Slowly add 2 Tbsp. oil, whisking continuously until blended. Set aside.
Combine remaining 2 tsp. oil and remaining half of garlic in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Remove central rib and stem from each kale leaf. Brush leaves with half of oil and garlic mixture. Set aside.
Brush bread with the other half of oil and garlic mixture. Set aside.
Grill kale for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, or until slightly brown and crispy. (Kale might need to be grilled in batches.) Cut (or tear) into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until brown and crispy. Cut into large cubes.
Combine kale and bread in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to blend.
Sprinkle with cheese.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Healthier Caesar Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 254 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 394mg17%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 5g21%

Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Green
1 Yellow
½ Blue
2 tsp.

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Add protein for lunch or replace bread with more veggies for dinner.

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