Grilled Kale Caesar Salad
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Author Heather Earl
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large head fresh Kale
- 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and smashed
- 8-10 slices Sourdough Bread, cubed
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- Shaves of Parmesan Cheese
- Caesar Dressing
- 3 cloves Garlic, smashed or a teaspoon of Smoked Garlic Paste
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 3/4 cup Olive Oil
- Sea Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil
- Preheat oven to 400f or 200c
- Mix the smashed Garlic with 1/4 cup Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper
- Toss the Bread Cubes in the Oil and toss onto a large sheet pan
- Toast in the oven 6-8 minutes until they are light brown and crunchy
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in the Vitamix except the Olive Oil
- With the motor running on low, gradually add in the Olive Oil to emulsify the dressing
- Rise the Kale and cut out the tough bit of middle rib
- Drop the Kale into the boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes (depending on freshness)
- When the Kale is bright green and tender, remove immediately and rinse in very cold water
- Drain the Kale and pat dry
- Toss the Kale in a bowl (use the same bowl as the croutons) with a very light coating of olive oil
- Transfer to a hot grill and cook, turning several times with tongs until the edges are browned with a little crunch, about 3-5 minutes
- Arrange the Kale on individual plates, top with Grilled Chicken, a splash of Dressing, Parmesan Shavings and the Croutons. Season with Ground Pepper
Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/grilled-kale-caesar-salad/