Kale Caesar Salad
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5
Kale Caesar Salad
Description
The salad features kale torn into bite-sized pieces with ribs removed to avoid toughness. Massaging the kale darkens and softens the leaves, improving the overall texture. The dressing is a blend of creamy mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and anchovy paste, which imparts a characteristic saltiness and depth.
After dressing the kale and croutons, the salad is topped with additional Parmesan and crispy bacon bits for flavor contrast and texture. The combination presents a hearty yet fresh salad with layers of savory, tangy, and smoky elements.
Anchovy paste is suggested to enhance the dressing's flavor, but capers can be substituted for those who prefer to avoid anchovies. Leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to three days, allowing easy preparation for subsequent meals.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup croutons store-bought or homemade
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste see note
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- 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.
- In a large salad bowl, combine kale and croutons. Top with dressing as desired and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with ⅓ cup parmesan cheese and bacon bits.
Notes
- Leftover dressing will keep about 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Remove the tough spine from kale leaves before tearing to ensure tenderness.
- If you cannot tolerate anchovy, use finely minced or chopped capers instead to maintain savory notes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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