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Kale Caesar Salad

Kale Caesar Salad with Croutons

This healthy take on Caesar salad uses Greek yogurt dressing and massaged kale with crispy homemade croutons—it tastes fancy but super easy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Caesar Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

For the Sourdough Croutons:

  • 4 cups sourdough bread cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups fresh kale leaves
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Blend your dressing: Dump all dressing ingredients in your food processor and blend until it looks smooth and creamy.
  • Get your oven ready: Preheat to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
  • Toss the bread: Mix 4 cups sourdough cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and all the seasonings until everything's coated.
  • Bake those croutons: Spread seasoned bread on your pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until they're golden and smell incredible.
  • Massage kale: Remove stems from 4 cups kale and massage with olive oil and lemon juice for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Mix the salad: Combine massaged kale, 2 cups chopped romaine, and 3/4 cup parmesan with however much dressing looks good.
  • Serve it up: Top with those warm croutons and fresh pepper right before eating - YUM!

Notes

  • Really massage that kale for the full 5 minutes, or it'll taste tough and nobody wants that.
  • Keep your dressing in the fridge for up to 4 days and croutons at room temperature for 3 days.
  • Add croutons right before serving so they stay crispy and don't get all soggy and gross.
  • Fresh grated Parmesan tastes so much better than the stuff that comes pre-shredded in bags.
  • Start with less dressing and add more if you want - you can always put more on!