Kale Caesar Salad

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 25 min
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Ingredients

Dressing:

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

1 tablespoon olive oil 

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 

1 teaspoon anchovy paste 

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh black pepper 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

1 clove garlic, grated 

Salad:

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 slices sourdough bread, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

One 5-ounce container baby kale 

Directions

  1. For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan, olive oil, mustard, anchovy paste, pepper, salt and garlic in a large bowl. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
  2. For the salad: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat another 30 seconds, then add the bread cubes. Cook, tossing often, until the bread cubes are beginning to brown and get crispy, about 6 minutes. Season with the salt and 2 tablespoons Parmesan and cook until the cubes are evenly golden and crispy, another 3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
  3. Add the baby kale to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat. Add the toasted bread and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan to the salad and toss once again.

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Ikue T.

During the COVID time, I made this with romaine lettuce. I added some roasted garbanzo beans and it was great! 

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