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Fresh Caesar salad with parmesan cheese and lemon wedges on marble table, healthy homemade salad recipe.

Kale Caesar Salad With Parmesan Crisp Croutons

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course entree or side dish, Salad
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Salad:

  • 5 ounces Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 head curly kale
  • 1 head romaine
  • 2 cups roasted chicken cut into small chunks
  • 1 Lemon or lime cut into wedges

For The Dressing:

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Spread the cheese out into a thin, even layer (or make about 6 small rounds if you like more burnt edges).
    Shredded white cheese on baking sheet for cheese topping.
  • Bake for 6 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are brown and crisp.
  • Remove the baking sheet from your oven and let the Parmesan cool on the pan for about 10 minutes until it's completely crisp. Break into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Wash the kale and romaine and pat them dry. Remove the kale stalks, then cut the kale and romaine into thin strips. Add to a large bowl.
    Diced kale on cutting board for healthy cooking.
  • To make the dressing, in a mason jar, combine the garlic, Dijon, honey, lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper. Shake well. Add olive oil and shake again until emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
    Cream cheese mixture with vanilla and sugar in a glass jar for baking recipes.
  • Add the chicken and 3/4 of the Parmesan crisps to the large bowl holding the kale and romaine. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad, then toss until well coated. Add more dressing if needed.
    Mass of chopped vegetables, potatoes, and chicken in a glass bowl for cooking or salad.
  • Top with the remaining Parmesan crisp, then serve with lemon or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1858mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Caesar Salad Recipe, Healthy Salad Recipe, Kale Caesar Salad, Parmesan Crisp Croutons
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