Description
A delightful Kale Caesar Salad that combines roasted garlic dressing and crispy panko breadcrumbs for a fresh, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bunches curly kale (washed and chopped)
- 8 cloves garlic (for roasting)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2.5 tablespoons mayonnaise (for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for sharpness)
- 0.75 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for umami flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavors)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (for subtle heat)
- 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for spiciness)
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin the dressing)
- a dash Tabasco sauce (to taste)
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs (for crunch)
- 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese (divided)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup of olive oil with the garlic cloves. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic turns light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the garlic from heat and let the oil cool to room temperature. Reserve the roasted garlic cloves for later.
- In a blender, combine the roasted garlic cloves, mayonnaise, lemon juice, water, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Blend until smooth.
- Turn the blender to medium and slowly drizzle in the roasted garlic oil, blending until emulsified.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a frying pan and cook over medium heat until toasted golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Pour the roasted garlic dressing over the kale and massage it for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the toasted breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of Parmesan to the salad and toss gently. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg