ITALIAN KALE CAESAR SALAD

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You'll make more dressing than you need for one batch of salad with this recipe, but that's a good thing-you'll want to keep using it on all your salads all week.

Provided by Maialino

Categories     Salad     Kale     Cheese     Anchovy     Healthy     Quick & Easy     Bread     Egg     Kid-Friendly     Low Cholesterol     Small Plates

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg yolk
1 garlic clove, smashed, peeled, and trimmed
3 anchovy fillets, packed in oil, drained
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon colatura (Italian fish sauce; optional)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated grana padano cheese
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces country bread, crusts removed, bread torn into small pieces
Two (5-ounce) containers baby kale

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pulse egg yolk, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, oregano, colatura (if using), and cayenne in a food processor or blender until smooth. Combine canola oil and 1/2 cup olive oil in a measuring cup with spout. With the motor running, add blended oil in a very thin stream; purée until a creamy emulsion forms. Add cheese and pulse to combine. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Toss bread with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once or twice, until crisp and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Combine kale and croutons in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing and toss to combine.
  • Do ahead
  • Dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Gold tricks media
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The kale is bitter, the dressing is creamy and salty, and the Parmesan cheese is nutty.


Tinky Winky
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Touch Core Solutions
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Amelia-Rose Bench
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful.


URMI AKHTER
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this salad is really good. The dressing is amazing and the kale is crispy and tender.


Raj Pradhan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, they'll never know they're eating kale.


Victoria Greer
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I love the addition of the anchovies in the dressing. It gives the salad a nice salty flavor.


Jasmine Ponce
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


GreenPool
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Birendra Sanjyal
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The kale is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Kelly Hermanus
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get your daily dose of greens.


U Iewj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese and croutons.


Floris Kitenge
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was so creamy and flavorful, and the kale was crispy and tender.


Malook Bozdar
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were bold and unique, and the kale held up well to the dressing.