Smashed Potato Kale Caesar Salad

happy monday and happy savory recipe day!! yes, today, i have my first savory recipe in awhile and it’s a good one. Smashed Potato Kale Caesar Salad is honestly what dreams are made of and more. with garlicky smashed potatoes topped with a creamy and dreamy kale caesar, there’s nothing not to love

over here, we are HUGE lovers of all things potatoes but also caesar salad. Alex LOVES raw kale while i can’t say i’m as big of a fan.

they key to a good kale salad though is to massage the kale, like it’s a must!

i already have a couple of different recipes for smashed potatoes on my blog and also kale caesar.

this recipe is a little different from the latter two! it’s super basic when when it comes to the potatoes but the kale caesar dressing is so fun.

fun, garlicky, tangy, salty goodness, ya know, all of the good things.

mmm if you think the potatoes look good, wait until you taste them! i used a garlic infused olive oil by the way, which i highly recommend if possible.

if not, no worries, just add extra garlic powder to each one! the potatoes are already sprinkled with a little bit of garlic and onion powder.

along with the salt and pepper, they’re super basic but we want that so the natural flavors of the roasted potato come though.

the salad is strong, so we don’t want the flavors to clash!

ok, so kale massaging, huh?

yes! massaging your kale makes SUCH a difference in the texture in my opinion, and for the better too. i’ll explain in the post!

in terms of the type of kale i prefer, i have to say lacinato! i made sure to remove the majority of the tough stems/ribs, which actually wasn’t that time consuming.

trust me, it will make a difference because no one wants to chew a tough stem that doesn’t taste great.

ok, so back to massaging the kale in case you’re not sure how! personally, i prefer massaging kale with avocado oil. it’s mild in taste and does a good job. 

you don’t need a lot at all! maybe start with 1/2 tbsp and add another 1/2 tbsp after 30-45 seconds or so!

the key is to break down the kale so it’s more tender. you squeeze the kale with your hands and make sure that you’re getting all of the pieces. do this for about three minutes!

once the kale is noticeably more tender, you should be good to go.

here’s everything you’re going to need!

• lacinato kale

• roasted chickpeas

• golden potatoes

• garlic infused olive oil (or regular)

• vegan mayo or coconut yogurt (rec cocojune or culina)

• fresh lemon juice

• dijon mustard

• vegetable broth

• miso paste

• dried dill

• minced garlic 

• onion powder

• capers

are you going to make my Smashed Potato Kale Caesar Salad?!

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