All Kale Caesar Recipes

KALE CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Toss in half the garlic and the crushed red pepper and bring the pan to medium heat. Cook the garlic until it becomes golden and very aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and ditch it-it has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Toss in the bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden, crisp, and have absorbed all the oil, like little olive oil sponges. Remove from the heat and reserve.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the Parmigiano, lemon zest and juice, the remaining garlic, the Dijon, anchovies, and Worcestershire. Puree until the mixture is smooth, 15 to 20 seconds. With the machine running, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil through the feed tube. Let the processor continue to run for another 10 to 15 seconds. Taste and season with salt if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss the kale with the croutons and two-thirds of the dressing. Let the kale sit for 3 to 4 minutes to soften. Taste, add the remaining dressing, and adjust the seasoning if needed.

KALE CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Place mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Set aside.
• Place kale in a large salad bowl. Using your hands, massage the kale to soften slightly. Add a few dollops of the dressing on top of the kale, and stir until all pieces are lightly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and top with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

KATIE'S BIG KALE CAESAR BY SUNNY

Steps:

• Start the salad: In a large bowl, add the kale and lemon juice. With your hands, massage the kale to make it more tender.
• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice, parsley, anchovy paste and salt and pepper to taste.
• Finish the salad: Add the romaine to the kale and toss to distribute. Add the sunflower seeds and a drizzle of dressing and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes, avocado and Parmesan crisps and serve.

ALL KALE CAESAR

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, and mustard in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until thoroughly combined. Pour in olive oil very gradually through the feed tube while machine is running, first 1 tablespoon at a time, then gradually increasing the amount. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stack and bunch the kale leaves together on a cutting board and cut across the stack into skinny slivers.
• Place the kale, croutons, and Parmesan cheese in the bowl and drizzle with about a 1/4 of the dressing. Toss and taste the salad and add more dressing if desired, then toss again.

" KALE " CAESAR

Steps:

• Toast the bread crumbs: Combine them in a small saucepan with the garlic and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Stir to coat well. There should be only a light trace of oil in the bottom of the pan.
• Season with a pinch of salt and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the crumbs have turned golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes. Lower heat if the breadcrumbs are browning too quickly. Transfer them to a small bowl stir in the lemon zest and set them aside to cool slightly.
• Remove and discard the stems from the kale. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
• Place the kale in a large mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grab the leaves by the handful and massage them.
• After a minute or two, the coarse, stiff leaves will turn soft and silky. Note: You will end up with about half the volume of kale you started with. So, calculate wisely for serving amounts.
• Add the toasted bread crumbs and lemon juice and toss well. Season to taste with more salt and lemon juice if necessary.
• Arrange on separate salad plates or on a platter and sprinkle the Parmigiano-Reggiano over top.
• Tip: Do not prepare the salad beforehand. Serve immediately. The salad is best eaten same day it is prepared.