• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Simply Delicious

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Lunch
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Meat
    • Baking Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
  • Videos
  • In My Pantry
  • Reviews
  • Contact
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Home » Recipes » Easy no-egg kale chicken Caesar salad

Easy no-egg kale chicken Caesar salad

September 27, 2017 by Alida Ryder 10 Comments

Pin220
Share3
223 Shares
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This easy kale chicken Caesar salad is dressed in a no-egg, creamy Caesar dressing making it no-fuss, healthy AND delicious.

Kale Chicken Caesar salad

I love this easy kale chicken Caesar salad because it’s the kind of thing I can make in no time (especially if I have cooked chicken in the fridge). I love a good Caesar salad and this kale version is no different.

The glorious thing about using kale in a salad is that the leaves are tough enough to stand up to dressings without wilting and going all pathetic on you. However, that’s also the problem. The leaves can be so tough and you need to really give them a good massage with lemon, olive oil and salt to break down the toughness just a little. After massaging the leaves leave them for a few minutes to marinade and chill out a little before adding all your salad toppings.

How to make Caesar salad dressing

Now let’s get to that no-egg Caesar dressing. It’s pretty much exactly the same recipe as I used in my Chicken Caesar sandwich  (the one inspired by Jamie Oliver). I just didn’t add the Worcestershire sauce this time. You totally could though but I ran out and it didn’t make that much difference. I love this Caesar dressing recipe because it is so easy and requires none of the faff of a classic Caesar dressing. It’s a 5 minute job and truly delicious.

Whisk together plain yogurt, finely grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped anchovies, minced garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. You could blend the ingredients together in a food processor too. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

Kale Chicken Caesar salad

How many carbs in Caesar salad

Because of the croutons, Caesar salad can be quite carb heavy. Using shop-bought dressing can push the amount of carbs over the top. I’ve replaced the croutons with Parmesan crisps to keep the crunch that croutons add with none of the carbs. The dressing is also pretty much carb-free and the total carbs per serving for this recipe is 8g.

Kale Chicken Caesar salad

Healthy chicken salad recipes

  1. Greek chicken salad
  2. Grilled chicken BLT salad
  3. Chicken quinoa salad with peas and feta
  4. Chicken Caprese salad
Kale Chicken Caesar salad

Easy no-egg kale chicken Caesar salad

This easy kale chicken Caesar salad is dressed in a no-egg, creamy Caesar dressing making it no-fuss, healthy AND delicious.
5 from 3 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Gluten free, Low Carb, Lunch, Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

for the Parmesan crisps

  • 2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese

for the dressing

  • ½ cup Greek/Plain yoghurt
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons anchovies minced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • salt & pepper to taste

for the salad

  • 4 cups fresh kale trimmed and roughly chopped
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • cooked chicken cubed
  • avocado sliced

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220ºc and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Form the Parmesan cheese in 6 circles, 5cm apart, and place in the oven.
  • Allow to bake until melted, golden and crisp.
  • Remove and allow to cool.
  • To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
  • Place the kale in a bowl and add the lemon, olive oil and salt. Massage well then leave to marinate for 10-30 minutes (longer than 30 might make the kale too soggy).
  • To serve, add the dressing and chicken to the kale and toss well.
  • Serve topped with avocado slices and the Parmesan crisps.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 398mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6937IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 1mg
Pin220
Share3
223 Shares

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free, Lunch, Quick and Easy, Recipes, Salads & Starters, Videos Tagged With: Chicken, Gluten Free, Kale, low carb, Salad

Subscribe

Previous Post: « 4 Easy Halloween recipes
Next Post: How to make a kick-ass Roast Chicken »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Laura | Tutti Dolci

    October 4, 2017 at 3:06 AM

    I love this for an autumn lunch idea, and I especially love your healthier dressing!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 4, 2017 at 2:30 PM

      That dressing is everything!

      Reply
  2. Diane

    October 2, 2017 at 2:03 PM

    We had this salad with leftover roast chicken from Sunday lunch yesterday and I can’t tell you how much my family and I loved it. So perfect for this warmer weather.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 2, 2017 at 2:23 PM

      That’s so good to hear. It’s a favourite here too!

      Reply
  3. Debbie

    October 2, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    I’m always so scared to eat Caesar dressing because of the raw egg so your recipe sounds perfect. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 2, 2017 at 2:24 PM

      Well, if you think about it, Classic Caesar dressing is really just like mayo but yes, this version is totally safe and absolutely delicious.

      Reply
  4. Camilla

    October 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    Loved this salad. Made it for lunch today and it was a hit!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 2, 2017 at 2:24 PM

      I’m so glad to hear that Camilla! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    September 28, 2017 at 4:36 AM

    Caesar salads are my favorite Alida! I’m not over kale yet, so I’ll be trying your recipe for sure!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 2, 2017 at 8:50 AM

      Thanks Mary Ann! It’s such a classic.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Alida, mom of twins and creator of Simply Delicious. I hope to encourage a love for cooking by creating fool-proof recipes that are easy and delicious. Read More…

Conversion Chart

Simply Delicious conversion chart

DMCA Protection

Website Content Protection

Copyright © 2021 Simply Delicious on the Foodie Pro Theme Privacy