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Healthy Kale Cesar Salad

A cesar salad with massaged kale, crispy chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and corn bread croutons.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz kale chopped (about 2 bunches)
  • 2 white or regular sweet potatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 seedless cucumber
  • 1 small avocado
  • 10-11 oz vegan cesar dressing I use trader Joes
  • 1/2 seedless cucumber

Corn Bread

  • 1 pkg cornbread prepared according to pkg instructions

Instructions

  • Prepare cornbread according to package instructions and let cool.
  • Finely chop the kale and place in a large bowl. Add the cesar dressing to the kale and massage with hands for a couple minutes until kale starts to get soft and break down. Place in the fridge.
  • Chop the sweet potatoes and place in the air fryer for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees or roast in the oven at 425 for 30-40 min flipping half way through.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Dry with a towel or paper towel to remove extra moisture. Place in the air fryer at 350 for 10-15 until crispy or roast in the oven with the sweet potatoes for about 10-20 minutes until just golden flipping half way.
  • Cut the corn bread into cubes. Place in the air fryer for about 10-15 minutes at 350 until golden and crisp. You can also place them in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin slices.
  • When ready to serve add sweet potatoes, chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, and cornbread croutons to the kale. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy.