Kale Caesar Salad

Kale is a healthy green vegetable that has a nutty flavor. The sour taste of the kale goes well with the crunchy, nutty dressing. This salad is great for those who are looking for a healthy salad with a twist. It is also a great way to get your family to eat more kale because it is low-calorie and high-fiber. It is also gluten-free, and is a healthier choice for the whole family.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: French

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: caesar salad, kale

CookingStyle: Handcrafted Cooking

Prep Time: 14

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 19

Servings: servings

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Tracy Hilton

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Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

2 heads garlic
1/3 cup Olive oil + 4 Tablespoons
Juice of 1 lemon about 1/4 cup
2 anchovy filets
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded , plus extra for topping over salad
1 baguette cubed
8 cups Tuscan kale or other kale . Centre stalks removed, sliced crosswise into bite size pieces

Instructions

To roast the garlic, preheat oven to 400 F. Chop the top off the heads of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and cover tightly in foil. Bake for approximately 30 minutes till fork tender.
Keep the oven on and bake cubed baguette, that has been tossed with the 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 roasted garlic cloves (from the second head of garlic), and seasoned with salt and pepper. Bake in a single layer for about 15 minutes at 400 F.
Let garlic cool and squeeze one whole head (about 7-8 average sized cloves) out of skins and into a food processor. Add remaining salad dressing ingredients, other than the parmesan cheese, and process till smooth. Gently blend the parmesan into the dressing and reserve.
To prepare the kale, rub the kale pieces between your fingers for 2 minutes, until the leaves turn shiny and feel softer to the touch. To make sure they are ready, you can taste for bitterness. If still bitter, keep massaging the kale for a few minutes longer.
Toss the chopped kale with the salad dressing, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan, the croutons and serve.

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Notes

This salad is packed with nutrients, and it's very easy to make. The kale is roasted and mixed with a creamy dressing. The kale is also very nutritious, and it can fill you up. Once you've made a kale Caesar salad, you can enjoy it anytime you want. Just make sure you're careful not to overdo it! The ingredients in this salad should be balanced and you'll end up with a healthy and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the Spoonacular Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.