Kale Caesar Salad
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5
Kale Caesar Salad
Description
The salad dressing is a blend of creamy avocado mayonnaise combined with grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, finely chopped capers, grated garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper. This mixture provides a rich but bright flavor that coats the kale, softening its sturdy texture. The kale itself is destemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
To add texture, panko breadcrumbs are toasted with garlic powder in olive oil until golden and crispy, then tossed with the kale and dressing. Diced avocado is added last, contributing creaminess and mellow flavor that balances the tangy, salty notes of the dressing and breadcrumbs. The salad is best served at room temperature to allow flavors and textures to meld.
This preparation highlights kale's robust nature while rendering it more palatable through the dressing and crunchy topping. It is a filling side dish or light meal option that can be customized with additional Parmesan or adjusted seasoning.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup avocado mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, freshly grated
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon capers finely chopped, drained
- 2 garlic grated, cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
For the Salad
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups kale leaves de-stemmed, torn, packed
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, garlic, mustard and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder, and cook stirring frequently until browned and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and toss to combine. Add the garlic breadcrumbs and toss again to combine. Add the diced avocados and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad stores well for several days if the avocado is added just before serving to avoid browning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10201IU | 204% |
| Vitamin C | 141mg | 157% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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