A light starter—bright with sharp acidity and tempered by the cooling, creamy foil of cheesy dressing and hearty croutons—this classic Caesar kale salad from The Everyday Vegan Cheat Sheet cookbook is a foolproof start to any meal.
What you need:
3 slices sourdough or country-style bread, sliced into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
6 cups curly kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon white or chickpea miso paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
¼ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
What you do:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, add bread and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Mix well to coat. Transfer to a quarter sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden-brown…