Enjoy a zestful twist on a classic with our Lemon Kale Caesar Salad, crafted with tangy lemon-caesar dressing and shavings of Parmesan on crisp kale and homemade croutons.
Lemon Kale Caesar Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- For Salad:
- Curly kale
- Sourdough bread (for homemade croutons)
- Lemon zest
- Parmesan cheese
- For Lemon Caesar Dressing:
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Dijon mustard
- Olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare Homemade Croutons:
- Cut sourdough bread into small cubes and toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Toast the cubed bread until golden brown, then remove from the pan and allow to cool. Optionally, chop into even smaller pieces after cooling.
2. Chop Kale and Make Homemade Lemon Caesar Dressing:
- Finely shred the kale pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, create the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dijon mustard, and pepper until fully combined. While whisking briskly, pour the olive oil into the bowl in a steady stream until a smooth dressing forms.
3. Toss It All Together:
- Pour the dressing over the kale and massage the dressing into the kale with your hands.
- Add the croutons, lemon zest, and fresh Parmesan cheese to the salad and toss to combine.
Storage
- Kale is a hardy green that holds up well, even when dressed. You can store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Refresh it with a bit of fresh lemon juice and extra Parmesan cheese before serving if needed.
Ingredient Substitutions
- For kale, both Tuscan kale or baby kale are suitable alternatives to curly kale.
- If sourdough is not your preference for croutons, you can use Italian or multigrain bread instead.
- For the dressing, if mayonnaise isn’t your favorite, try substituting it with plain Greek yogurt.
Enjoy this refreshing and hearty Lemon Kale Caesar Salad, whether as a side or an entree with added protein like grilled chicken.
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