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    Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

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    By Alisa Fleming on January 3, 2017 Dairy-Free Recipes, Salad

    Fresh, progressive, and enticing were the first words that came to mind when I picked up my copy of The Perfect Blend by Tess Masters. The entire cookbook is gluten-free and vegan, but a quick flip through the pages will banish any lingering feelings of living without. The hefty stock is packed with nutritious information, fulfilling healthy recipes, and vibrant photography that nearly overloads the senses. As an example, just look at this Kale Caesar.

    Vegan Kale Caesar Salad Recipe with Creamy Dairy-Free Dressing, Seed Cheeze and Tempeh Croutons

    But The Perfect Blend isn’t your ordinary compilation of smoothies, meals, and desserts.

    The Perfect Blend by Tess MastersAs you might expect, every recipe uses the blender in some way. From sauces to soups and cheezes to cheezecakes, Tess finds no shortage of ways to put that small appliance to work. And her recipes are always innovative and enlightening. However, it’s the layout that really proves her trend-setting abilities.

    The chapters in The Perfect Blend are organized by health goals. They include: energy, immunity, detox, protein, weight loss, anti-inflammatory, fabulous fats, low carb, alkaline forming, probiotic promoting, well combined, and feed the soul.

    Despite it’s very indulgent, rich vibe, this sample recipe for vegan Kale Caesar salad hails from the very first chapter for energy.

    Special Diet Notes: Kale Caesar Salad

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
     
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    Prep time
    30 mins
    Cook time
    5 mins
    Total time
    35 mins
     
    This energizing green spin on a classic crowd-pleaser is rich, creamy, and every bit as delicious as its conventional counterpart. Shredding the kale is key to nipping any bitterness in the bud. Loaded with a variety of healthy carbohydrate and protein sources, rather than the usual cashews in a vegan caesar, this is a light but satisfying meal. Hail to the kale!
    Author: Tess Masters
    Serves: Serves 8 as a starter, 6 as a main; dressing makes 2 cups (480ml), seed cheeze makes ½ cup, plus 2 tablespoons (75g)
    Ingredients
    tempeh croutons
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (in liquid form), plus more as needed
    • 8 ounces (227g) tempeh, cut into very thin slices
    seed cheeze
    • ½ cup (130g) hulled raw sesame seeds
    • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, plus more to taste
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon natural salt, plus more to taste
    dressing
    • ½ cup (120ml) filtered water
    • ½ cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1⁄4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
    • 1⁄4 cup (40g) raw pine nuts, soaked
    • 1⁄4 cup (40g) raw sunflower seeds, soaked
    • 1½ tablespoons white miso paste
    • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
    • 1½ teaspoons gluten-free vegan Worcestershire sauce
    • 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
    • ½ teaspoon natural salt, plus more to taste
    • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    salad
    • 10 cups (500g) romaine hearts cut into ribbons (about 5 hearts)
    • 5 cups (150g) lacinato kale cut into ribbons (1 large bunch, stalks removed)
    • 2 cups (320g) shelled raw edamame
    optional boosters
    • 2 cups (160g) shaved brussels sprouts
    • 1 cup (130g) raw sprouted watermelon seeds
    • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
    Instructions
    1. To make the croutons, heat the coconut oil in a very large skillet over medium heat and add the tempeh pieces, arranging them in one layer without crowding. You may have to do this in two batches. Fry, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces over and brown the other side, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels, blotting with additional paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
    2. To make the seed cheeze, throw the seed cheeze ingredients into a food processor and process until the seeds have broken up and the texture resembles Parmesan cheese. Tweak the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt to taste.
    3. To make the dressing, throw all of the dressing ingredients into your blender and blast on high for about 1 minute, until smooth and creamy. Tweak the lemon juice and salt to taste.
    4. In a large salad bowl, mix together the romaine lettuce, kale, edamame, the brussels sprout and watermelon seed boosters, and the dressing. Toss in the croutons and three-quarters of the seed cheeze. Sprinkle with the remaining seed cheeze and top with slices of avocado.
    Notes
    Reprinted with permission from The Perfect Blend, copyright 2016 Tess Masters. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Photography copyright 2016 by Anson Smart.
    Nutrition Information
    Calories: 456 Fat: 37 g Carbohydrates: 19.8 g Sugar: 3.3 g Sodium: 408 mg Fiber: 8.4 g Protein: 19.3 g
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    Vegan Kale Caesar Salad Recipe with Creamy Dairy-Free Dressing, Seed Cheeze and Tempeh Croutons

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    3. Dianne T on January 8, 2017 12:05 pm

      Did you know miso and tempeh are not gluten-free? Or have you found especially GF sources for these products?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 12, 2017 1:35 pm

        Hi Dianne, barley miso does contain gluten, but many are made from rice and soy, and there are definitely many gluten-free ones! Organicville is a great brand of them – http://organicvillefoods.com/category/products/miso/. Tempeh is actually fermented soy. Other grains can be added, usually gluten-free ones but sometimes wheat ones. I’ve found that most tempeh is gluten-free, but again, just be careful on which one you pick!

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    4. Julie @ Running in a Skirt on January 5, 2017 7:09 am

      Kale is my fav :-))))! I think it gives me super powers. Your kale caesar looks delish. LOVE that photo- it’s gorgeous.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 5, 2017 8:01 am

        Now that’s awesome 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sarah on January 4, 2017 12:50 pm

      My girls got hooked on Caesar Salad last year or the one before but don’t have it much anymore after my oldest cut out dairy. I just ran to the kitchen to see if I had the stuff to make it, using homemade sourdough croutons since I know I don’t have tempeh. We have everything for the dressing except capers. Guess I will have to add them to the shopping list.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 5, 2017 8:02 am

        That’s awesome that it uses ingredients that you have on hand regularly Sarah! Capers are nice to have around, but you can swap in more salt or briny olives, too 🙂

        Reply
    6. Ricki on January 4, 2017 9:37 am

      Looks fabulous! I love me a good Caesar salad. . bonus that it’s made with kale!!

      Reply

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