Kale Caesar Salad

Description

Traditional Caesar salad that uses kale instead of romaine! Makes 4 side-dish portions, but you can make it a main dish meal by topping it with a grilled protein, such as chicken or salmon! You may have leftover dressing, depending on how much you like. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Optional)
  • 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and leaves torn into pieces
  • 1 cup Caesar salad croutons
  • 2 tablespoons shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Place mayonnaise
  2. lemon juice
  3. garlic
  4. anchovies
  5. Dijon mustard
  6. Worcestershire sauce
  7. salt
  8. and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Set aside.
  9. Place kale in a large salad bowl. Using your hands
  10. massage the kale to soften slightly. Add a few dollops of the dressing on top of the kale
  11. and stir until all pieces are lightly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and top with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 4

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