Kale Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Kale Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 2 slices of day-old Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 to 3 anchovy fillets; 2 shakes Worcestershire sauce; Kosher salt; 1 bunch of kale, tough stems removed, cut into ribbons

Servings: persons

Extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch of crushed red pepper
2 slices of day-old Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 anchovy fillets
2 shakes Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt
1 bunch of kale, tough stems removed, cut into ribbons

1
Coat a large saute pan with olive oil.
2
Toss in half the garlic and the crushed red pepper and bring the pan to medium heat.
3
Cook the garlic until it becomes golden and very aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Remove the garlic and ditch it-it has fulfilled its garlic destiny.
5
Toss in the bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden, crisp, and have absorbed all the oil, like little olive oil sponges.
6
Remove from the heat and reserve.
7
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the Parmigiano, lemon zest and juice, the remaining garlic, the Dijon, anchovies, and Worcestershire.
8
Puree until the mixture is smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.
9
With the machine running, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil through the feed tube.
10
Let the processor continue to run for another 10 to 15 seconds.
11
Taste and season with salt if needed.
12
In a large bowl, toss the kale with the croutons and two-thirds of the dressing.
13
Let the kale sit for 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
14
Taste, add the remaining dressing, and adjust the seasoning if needed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Extra virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, smashed, Pinch of crushed red pepper, 2 slices of day-old Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Kale Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Kale Caesar Salad

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