Yield: 2 people
Autumn Caesar Salad
This autumn caesar salad is the perfect fall twist on the classic caesar we all know and love. What makes this unique is the addition of squash, apples, dates and a dairy free tahini caesar. This salad is packed with nutrients, perfectly balanced, and would be delicious as a side or as a meal with the addition of the protein of your choice. It's easy to make, so flavorful, and done in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 delicata squash, cut lengthwise, deseeded, and sliced
- 1 apple, core removed and thinly sliced
- 3 cups kale, lightly massaged with olive oil and salt
- 5-6 dates, pits removed
Tahini Caesar Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ½ lemon, juice
- ½ tbsp minced, garlic
- dash coconut aminos
- 1 oil packed anchovy
Instructions
- Roast the delicata squash. Preheat oven to 425. Toss the delicata squash with olive oil and some salt. Spread on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven.
- Make the dressing. Measure out all the ingredients and place them in a quart-size mason jar, blender cup, or high-sided bowl. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Alternatively, you can throw all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings, as needed.
- Assemble the salads. Add massaged kale to a large bowl. Toss with a little bit of the dressing, just until it's lightly coated. Add squash, apple, dates, and nuts/seeds. Toss the salad again to combine. Drizzle with more dressing.
- Enjoy! Serve the salad into a bowl and enjoy with protein of choice!
Notes
- Serve as a side salad or as a main dish with your choice of protein.
- Store salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- For a more traditional cheesy caesar dressing in this autumn caesar salad. Add in 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast.
- The quality of tahini matters. You want one that is creamy and smooth. I personally only use Soom Organic Tahini.
- Choose an olive oil packed anchovy filet for the best flavor. If it is a fully filet make sure to remove the bones.
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