Vegan Kale Caesar Salad Recipe | Wicked Spatula (2024)

See how to make the BEST vegan kale Caesar salad recipe! Kale, spiced pepitas, + avocado slices are drizzled with the most addicting vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe ever.

by Maya Last Updated on February 28, 2020 22 Comments

Today we’re updating (and vegan-izing) an old classic with my vegan kale Caesar salad recipe! You know I love Caesar salads… I’ve shared buffalo chicken Caesar, and now, vegan Caesar salad! It’s a flavorful mix of hearty kale, red onion, avocado, and spiced pepitas. It’s all drizzled with my addicting vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe! You’ll want to put this dressing on just about everything. I know because I do it! 😉

How To Make Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

First, gather the ingredients and seasonings. The whole kale Caesar salad recipe comes together in three easy steps:

• Make the vegan Caesar dressing. In a blender, combine the avocado, garlic, lemon, apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper. Add water as needed to thin it out.
• Make the spiced pepitas. Toast pepitas in olive oil and the paprika, cayenne pepper, sea salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Toast until they are golden and fragrant. They make a delicious salad topper, but also are delicious for snacking!
• Assemble the salad. Top the kale and veggies with the vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe. Sprinkle with pepitas and avocado slices.

What Is Kale?

Kale is an edible leaf that used to be most often found as a garnish. Over the years it has gained lots of popularity because of its healthy qualities and the fact that you can do so many things with it.

Kale has lots of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin K, omega-3 fatty acid, and protein. All for just 33 calories per cup. It packs a nutritional punch!

With this delicious vegan Caesar salad, you will be eating the kale raw. However, you can saute, boil, steam, stir-fry, or add it to soups. So, if this is your first time trying it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how versatile it is.

Can Vegans Eat Caesar Salad?

Many Caesar salads that you buy at the store or order in restaurants are not vegan. Between the cheese, the mayonnaise (in some dressings), the egg yolks, and the anchovies, there are a lot of non-vegan ingredients.

But my vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe is made with vegan-friendly (and paleo-friendly!) ingredients and still full of traditional Caesar flavors! Combined with the kale and pepitas, I think this is one of the best vegan salads!

How Do You Store This Vegan Caesar Salad?

Always store this kale caesar salad recipe in the fridge. Like many salads, it’s best to have everything chopped and ready to go so you can assemble the healthy vegan salad when you are ready to eat, instead of combining everything ahead of time.

Even though kale can stand up to dressings better than many greens, I would recommend waiting to add the vegan Caesar salad dressing recipe until right before serving.

Store this easy vegan salad in an airtight container or plastic zip lock bag in the crisper area of your fridge. The ingredients for this healthy vegan salad will last 4-5 days, cut up and prepped.

When it comes to the avocado, I recommend not having it cut and just slicing a few pieces when you’re ready to eat the salad.

Can You Make Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe Ahead Of Time?

You can make the dressing ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last 3-4 days, but it’s best fresh!

More Paleo Vegan Recipes To Try

If you can’t get enough of this vegan kale Caesar salad, you are going to love some of my other paleo vegan recipes:

• Easy Almond Strawberry Spinach Salad – Everything about this salad is amazing!
• Easy Paleo Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip – Creamy, vibrant, and full of flavor!
• Red Cabbage Mexican Slaw – Gorgeous colors and tons of flavor! Plus, you only need 5 minutes to throw it together.
• Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies – They are egg-free, so vegan, too!