Kale "Caesar" Salad Recipe

Name: Kale "Caesar" Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 ounce drained capers (about 1 tablespoon); 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on how spicy you like it; Small pinch ground cloves; 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 bunches kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces; 1 cup croutons; 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 ounce drained capers (about 1 tablespoon)
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on how spicy you like it
Small pinch ground cloves
1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 bunches kale, stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

1
For the dressing: Mince the capers and the garlic; add the salt and use the back of your knife to grind into a paste.
2
Add the paste to a medium mixing bowl along with the mustard, mayonnaise, sesame oil, cayenne and cloves.
3
Whisk to combine.
4
Stir in lemon juice, and add pepper to taste.
5
For the salad: Combine the kale and 1 cup of the dressing in a large bowl, and toss to coat.
6
Let sit for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator to help tenderize the kale.
7
Before serving, top the salad with the croutons and shaved Parmesan.
8
If the kale is too dry, add more dressing as needed.
9
Serve immediately, with remaining dressing on the side.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce drained capers (about 1 tablespoon), 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 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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