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Kale Caesar Salad

Creamy Caesar dressing with crisp kale, croutons, bacon, and parmesan!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 583 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste see note
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Combine all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  2. Wash kale and dry well. Gently "massage" the kale with your hands until the leaves are somewhat softened and a darker green. While this is optional, it makes for a more tender leaf.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine kale and croutons. Top with dressing as desired and toss to combine.
  4. Sprinkle with ⅓ cup parmesan cheese and bacon bits.

Notes

  • You may not need all of the dressing in this recipe, leftovers will last about 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • Be sure to cut the spine out of each leaf before tearing it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Anchovy adds a salty and briny flavor to the dressing and adding a small amount really boosts the flavor of this dressing. If you literally can’t tolerate anchovy, skip them and add finely minced or chopped capers instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 583 (29%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 863mg (36%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3410IU (68%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583

% Daily Value*

Calories 583 29%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 863mg 36%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3410IU 68%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 240mg 24%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.