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Kale Caesar Salad

If you are a kale lover or would like to try this new version, I highly reccommened it! Everyone at the Market House loved this new version.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword ceasar, kale, salad
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 anchovy fillets, salt-cured, rinsed, or 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • ¼ heaping teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch of freshly ground pepper
  • juice of 1/2 lemon about 2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1 cup)
  • 3 Heads Tuscan Kale, washed, dried, stems removed, cut into ¼ strips
  • Brioche Croutons - see below

Instructions

  1. Place the garlic, anchovy fillets, salt and pepper in a large wooden salad bowl. Using a meddler or 2 forks mash them to form a paste. Using one fork, whisk in the lemon juice, mustard, and egg yolk. While whisking drizzle in the olive oil and continue to whisk until emulsified. Whisk in ½ cup of the grated cheese.

  2. Add the kale, some croutons, and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese to the bowl. Toss well and serve.

Recipe Notes

Homemade Croutons: Makes 4 cups

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Remove the crusts of 1/2 (1 pound) loaf of Brioche bread and cut into 1/4 inch cubes. 
Toss the bread with 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 melted tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. 

Bake in a single layer until the croutons are toasted and crisp, 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through.