Kale Caesar Salad
Massaged kale tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with Parmesan and croutons, brightened with a squeeze of lemon and cracked black pepper - kale is tougher than romaine and needs that acid to actually break down and taste tender, not just bitter and raw.
⏱ 15 min🍽 4 servings
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Ingredients
- •1 bunch kale, chopped
- •1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- •1/2 lemon, juiced
- •1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- •1 cup croutons
- •Pepper to taste
Steps
- 1.Massage the chopped kale with the lemon juice and a little of the dressing for 2 minutes to soften - the acid is what actually breaks down kale's toughness, not just the dressing.
- 2.Toss with the remaining dressing and Parmesan.
- 3.Top with croutons and cracked pepper before serving.