Lemon Kale Caesar Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    271 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Kale Caesar Salad

Toss finely chopped kale in a vibrant lemon caesar dressing

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Ingredients

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salad ingredients

  • 2 large slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch curly kale about 8oz
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

lemon Caesar Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove - grated or minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Cut sourdough bread into a small cubes and toss in olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Toast cubed bread until golden brown.
  2. Remove the croutons from the pan and allow to cool. Use a sharp knife to chop into even smaller pieces.
  3. Chop kale pieces until it is finely shredded. Place kale in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, prepare lemon caesar dressing. Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic, dijon, and pepper until fully combined. While moving the whisk briskly, pour the olive oil into the bowl in a steady stream. 
  5. Pour dressing over the kale and use your hands to really massage the dressing into the kale. Toss the croutons, lemon zest and fresh parmesan cheese into the salad and serve.

Notes

  • Use any kind of kale you like - curly kale, tuscan kale or baby kale 
  • You can use pre-grated parmesan cheese but I prefer the flavor of freshly grated parm
  • You can use any kind of bread to make the croutons but my favorite are sourdough, Italian, multigrain bread

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 369mg (15%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 287IU (6%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 369mg 15%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 287IU 6%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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