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    Daniel Fast Kale Caesar Salad with Chickpeas

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    This Kale Caesar Salad is so delicious and fits the original Daniel Fast. If you have used this recipe before, you'll notice some changes.

    A few of my readers called me out on the cheese and I'm grateful. Though I do have other Daniel Fast books I refer to, they are absolutely right in that there should be no dairy in the original diet.

    This Caesar Salad with Chickpeas recipe is full of such healthy food, but it still tastes delicious! It's also vegetarian, and perfect for the Daniel Fast. This is one of my favorite dinner recipes! Get your ingredients organized and prep is a breeze!

    Some Daniel Fast books do allow cheese. However, to be honest, cheese is an animal by-product, so I personally do not eat cheese when doing this fast.
    That being said, you can use soy parmesan cheese and vegan mayo. I've personally tried both.
    I also had anchovy paste in this recipe, though it was optional. I've replaced it as well. Let me know what you think about the changes if you've tried it before.

    The Spiritual Aspect of The Daniel Fast

    Each day brings new challenges, but it's up to us as individuals how we handle those challenges.  Are you like most, trying to do everything in your own strength?  I tend to find my daily challenges aren't really that challenging when I go to God first with everything.
    If we can seek Him in every decision, every circumstance, every situation - I know even with the troubles of each day, our days would run much smoother. Let's try to make that a priority.
    Let's seek Him from the moment we wake up to the moment we lie down.  Like I mentioned in previous posts, this Fast isn't so much about food or what we're fasting from; it's about our spiritual focus first and foremost.
    Remember the saying "When life hands you a bunch of lemons, make lemonade"...  It's always a good thing to keep a positive attitude on a daily basis.  And speaking of lemons...  did you know lemons have over 200 enzymes and is the most restorative food for the liver?

    Kale Caesar Salad with Chickpeas for The Daniel Fast

    I tend to use lemons in just about everything I possibly can.  My all-time favorite salad recipe is Kale Caesar Salad because the Caesar Dressing I make calls for half a lemon - but I love the tart freshness of lemon zest that I add that to the dressing as well - just to get the full lemon flavor!

    This Caesar Salad with Chickpeas recipe is full of such healthy food, but it still tastes delicious! It's also vegetarian, and perfect for the Daniel Fast. This is one of my favorite dinner recipes! Get your ingredients organized and prep is a breeze!

    What Do I Need to Make Kale Caesar Salad?

    A lot of these ingredients are probably in your pantry or fridge. Salt, pepper, garlic, grainy mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemons are staples in my house! What you might not have, or even have heard of, is Umeboshi Pickled Plum Paste.
    This paste of fermented Japanese ume plums has been said to be one of the ancient superfoods that can transform your health. It brings a salty flavor to the recipe. You can replace it with capers, but you really should try it. Those who won't be without the paste say they use it in place of parmesan cheese, anchovies, and miso.
    You'll find all the ingredients for the salad and dressing below. It's an easy salad to prepare. Combine the ingredients, add dressing, toss to coat and serve. This salad serves two.

    How Long Does This Kale Caesar Salad Last

    The salad dressing will last for 5 days in the refrigerator. Kale and peppers last for 5-7 days in the refrigerator, and onions last longer, unrefrigerated. You may need to buy more tomatoes, depending on how ripe they were when purchased.

    If you plan to have this a few times, double the batch of salad dressing. This would make a delicious salad in a jar to take to work. Just remember to put the dressing in the bottom of a mason jar, and layer the ingredients from the bottom, hard to soft on top.

    More Daniel Fast Recipes

    Looking for more Daniel Fast Recipes? Check out this roundup of Daniel Fast Lunch and Dinner recipes. You may also find something you like on this list of Breakfast recipes. My favorite is this easy muffin recipe.

    Below is a printable recipe for the Daniel Fast Kale Caesar Salad you can take to the store.

    Kale Caesar Salad with Chickpeas #DanielFast

    This salad is perfect for dinner along with a bowl of soup. Take the leftovers to work the next day, packing the dressing in a separate container.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 695kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    For the Salad Dressing

    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 tsp Umeboshi paste
    • 1 TBS dijon or grainy mustard
    • 1 TBS vegan mayo
    • juice of ½ lemon
    • zest of ¼ lemon
    • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • Worcestershire sauce optional

    For the Salad

    • 1 bunch Organic Kale rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
    • 4 sweet baby peppers red, orange or yellow or 1 regular sized pepper - chopped
    • ¼ red onion sliced thin
    • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed well and patted dry
    • ⅛ cup soy parmesan cheese shredded
    • ½ cup pepitas roasted pumpkin seeds
    • 1 large ripe tomato - sliced and chopped

    Instructions

    • Make dressing, whisking all ingredients together until creamy. Refrigerate. (will keep refrigerated up to 5 days)
    • Combine salad ingredients, add dressing, toss to coat and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8247IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Stephanie

      4 stars
      Looks great, but I am curious how this recipe fits under Daniel Fast with the anchovy paste, the mayo and parmesan cheese? I still want to make it but will get a vegan mayo and just subtract the other 2 ingredients.

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        Thanks for your feedback, Stephanie. Since the Daniel Fast craze, other books have come out that do allow dairy. However, because I don't do dairy when I am on the fast and really try to follow the first book, I've updated the recipe to be compliant. I appreciate you calling me out. As for all the other recipes that claim to be Daniel Fast, they are probably using the other books. I just find recipes that work for me and the way I do the fast. Hope this works for you!

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    2. shaunie

      love kale salads but never tried one like this. Would love to try this for one of our small parties

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      • Kelly

        I love kale salad, and I love caesar salad! Perfect combination! Thanks for visiting Shaunie!

        Reply

    3. Maria C

      thanks for the recipe.. this looks so yummy!

      Reply

      • Kelly

        You're welcome, Maria. Jacqui is a fabulous cook and I'm so thrilled to have her as a contributor!

        Reply

    4. Allison Downes

      5 stars
      Wow this looks so good! I plan to try this recipe out. I love making recipes with Kale. Thank you for sharing.

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      • Kelly

        You're welcome Allison! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment!

        Reply

    5. courtney b

      looks sooo good. kale is so good for you so this is worth it!

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      • Kelly

        It's delicious, too, Courtney! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment! I appreciate it!

        Reply

    6. Nicole D

      5 stars
      I did not know that lemons have over 200 enzymes and is the most restorative food for the liver, great to know! And the salad looks incredible!

      Reply

      • Kelly

        I know, right, Nicole? So good for you! Thanks for visiting!

        Reply

    7. Julie Wood

      5 stars
      I need to start putting lemons in my water that I drink in the morning. This is a great recipe that is so healthy. I like Caesar dressing!

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        Me, too, Julie! I've been craving it looking at Jacqui's recipe! Thanks for visiting!

        Reply

    8. Sandra Watts

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I am pinning for later use.

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    9. Gail Williams

      5 stars
      I only consider reading healthy recipes...This filled the bill and is one to be kept for me. I love all the ingredients and know this salad will help regenerate my body. Thanks.

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    10. Terri Ramsey Beavers

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so healthy and delicious. I love any type of ceasar salads so I know I'll love this one. I'm bookmarking it to try asap.

      Reply

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