Kale Caesar Salad + Caesar Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad + Caesar Vinaigrette
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A lighter and healthier version of a classic salad!

  • 1 clove garlic (small)
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 10 ounces ciabatta
  • olive oil spray
  • kosher salt
  • 1 bunch kale leaves (stems removed and discard, chopped)
  • 1 medium head red leaf lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shavings
  • freshly ground black pepper
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Healthy Kale Caesar Salad with Tahini Caeser Dressing
Healthy Kale Caesar Salad with Tahini Caeser Dressing
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A lighter and healthy kale Caesar salad. Instead of croutons I made crispy roasted chickpeas. All is tossed in a tahini Caesar dressing! So good!

  • 15 ounces chickpeas (drained, rinsed and patted dry)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic herb seasoning
  • 1 clove of garlic (grated)
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large bunch curly leaf kale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (for serving)
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Kale, Fennel and Apple Salad
Kale, Fennel and Apple Salad
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Kale, fennel and apple salad is not only gorgeous but it's SO incredibly delicious too. Kale, fennel, cabbage and green apples is tossed and topped with pistachios, shaved pecorino and black pepper. Drizzle that with a little of the lemon champagne vinaigrette and prepare to fall in love.

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 medium bulb fennel (cored and sliced (saving the fronds))
  • 1 granny smith apple (cored and sliced thin*)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shaved pecorino Calabrese cheese ( or Parmesan)
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Modern Greek Kale Salad
Modern Greek Kale Salad
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Inspired by Panera Bread, this Modern Greek Kale Salad is healthy and delicious! Fresh and nutritious kale with romaine are the bed for diced cucumber, kalamata olives, sliced cooked chicken, crumbled feta, toasted almonds and a tomato quinoa sofrito that adds a modern twist and nutritious boost to this salad. Serves4 in about an hour. Great for meal prep!

  • 1 teaspoon extra light olive oil
  • 1 large tomato (diced)
  • 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (use a heaping tablespoon)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 bunch kale (de-stemmed, chopped, rinsed and dried)
  • 1 medium heads romaine lettuce (chopped, rinsed and dried)
  • 1/2 English cucumber (diced)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds*
  • 1 recipe Greek dressing (more or less to preference)
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Waldorf Kale Salad with Candied Walnuts
Waldorf Kale Salad with Candied Walnuts
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In this Waldorf Salad with Kale; sliced celery, apple and purple grapes are tossed with purple kale, tossed in a simple dressing and topped with candied walnuts. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar (or white wine)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • pinch kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch purple kale
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 2 short stalks celery (sliced)
  • 1 medium honeycrisp apple (cored and diced (see notes))
  • 1 bunch purple grapes
  • 1 cup candied walnuts
  • freshly ground black pepper
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Winter Clementine Fennel and Kale Salad
Winter Clementine Fennel and Kale Salad
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This Winter Clementine Fennel and Kale Salad is bright and deliciously festive. Kale tossed with thinly sliced fennel, radishes and clementines. Drizzled with a light poppy seed yogurt dressing, pomegranate seeds and fennel fronds.

  • 1/4 cup nonfat (unsweetened plain Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons clementine juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large bunch lacinato kale (leaves stripped and chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • a pinch kosher salt
  • 1 bulb fennel (cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon minced fennel fronds)
  • 4 to 6 clementines (peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  • thinly sliced radish
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
  • freshly ground black pepper
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My Go-To Kale Salad Blend
My Go-To Kale Salad Blend
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My Go-To Kale Salad Blend has chopped kale, spinach and romaine mixed with thinly slice cabbage and shredded carrot.

  • 1 bunch kale
  • 8 ounces spinach (not baby spinach)
  • 1 to 2 medium heads romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup purple cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup shredded (carrot)
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Kale Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing
Kale Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing
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This Kale Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing is the perfect simple side salad. Chopped kale is tossed in a flavorful creamy caper dressing and topped with buttery garlic panko crumbs. 

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (any) (I used light mayo)
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup non pareil capers (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large bunches kale (leaves stripped from stems, chopped and rinsed)
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Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Kale Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Kale Salad
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In this Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Kale Salad, massaged kale is topped with roasted seasoned sweet potatoes and black beans, green onions, toasted pumpkin seeds and drizzled with a garlic tahini dressing.

  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • hot water (for thinning)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
  • avocado oil spray
  • 1 large bunch kale (leaves stripped from stem and chopped)
  • 1 small avocado
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • chopped cilantro (for serving)
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Warm Butternut Squash Kale Quinoa Salad
Warm Butternut Squash Kale Quinoa Salad
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This Butternut Kale Quinoa Salad is delicious, healthy and wholesome. Roasted spiced butternut squash and warm cooked quinoa is tossed with kale, slightly wilting it, before tossing with toasted pepitas, dried cranberries, golden raisins and cider dijon dressing. Serves 6 to 8.Serves roughly 6 to 8 (1 generous cup) servings.

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic (grated (see notes))
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups butternut squash (cut into ½-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale (stripped off stems, chopped, rinsed and patted or spun dry)
  • 1/3 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) (toasted)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
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