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    Home » Salad » Kale Caesar Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado

    Kale Caesar Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado

    February 2, 2021 by Alaine Leave a Comment

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    Kale Caesar Salad with Tomatoes and Avocado is a quick, easy and nutrient rich side salad. Transform it into a main course by topping with grilled chicken, salmon or your favorite protein. 

    closeup of kale salad in a bowl

    Since living a little further away from my preferred grocery store, I was having trouble with my leafy greens lasting me the whole week. After throwing out wilted spinach and romaine by mid-week, I started buying large bags of chopped kale. When kale was popular a few years ago, I used to buy it frequently, but then I moved on to Brussels sprouts and other veggies. 

    With a full bag of kale and some cherry tomatoes and avocado that needed to be used, I developed my version of Kale Tomato Avocado Caesar Salad. It was such a big hit with my husband that I even served it during the holidays! Not only is it easy to make, but it is nutritious and delicious as well! My favorite type of recipe to develop. 

    Kale

    Kale is a relatively inexpensive, versatile green. One of the great things about kale is there is so much you can do with it - you can sauté it and add it to pasta sauces, mix it in smoothies, use it in soups, make homemade roasted chips and use it as a base for salads. Kale is a hearty green and it should last at least one week in the fridge without wilting. 

    I buy chopped bags of kale from the produce department. 

    Nutrition wise, kale is rich in many vitamins and minerals. One cup of kale contains over 100% of the daily value for Vitamins A, K, and C.

    Caesar Salad Dressing

    I do think the quality of the salad dressing makes a difference in this kale salad recipe. Use your favorite Caesar Dressing. I currently love Brianna’s Homestyle Asiago Caesar Salad Dressing. It seems to be available at most grocery stores in Texas or even online here. 

    Serving & Meal Ideas

    Garnish with fresh grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. 

    For some dinner inspiration, here are a few different meals I've served this salad with:

    • Ribeye, Mac N’ Cheese, Kale Caesar Salad
    • Spicy Chicken Drumsticks, Grits, Kale Caesar Salad
    • Garlic Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, Kale Caesar Salad

    Top with grilled chicken or salmon to turn this Kale Caesar into an entrée. 

    bowl of prepared kale caesar tomato salad

    Kale Caesar Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado

    A quick, easy and nutrient-dense kale side salad. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups Kale chopped, stems removed
    • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
    • 1 Avocado diced
    • ¼-½ cup Caesar Salad Dressing
    • 1 cup Croutons
    • Optional – Parrmesan and Cracked Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine kale, tomatoes and avocado in large bowl. Toss with desired amount of Caesar Salad Dressing.
    • Top with croutons prior to serving.

    Notes

    Optional: Garnish with fresh grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.
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    Best if enjoyed in 1-2 days.

    Good health,

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