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Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad

Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad: A Flavorful Holiday Delight

Experience the festive flavors of the Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad, a nutritious twist on the classic dish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Shredded Romaine
  • 2 cups Kale Torn into pieces
  • 6 strips Crispy Bacon Optional for vegetarian version
  • 2 cups Torn Croutons Gluten-free option: use toasted nuts
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Roasted Garlic Dressing
  • 1 head Roasted Garlic Make by roasting whole heads
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 fillets Anchovy Fillets Omit for vegetarian version
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil For emulsifying
  • to taste Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • food processor
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Slice off the tops of whole garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, wrap in foil, and roast for about 2 hours until golden and soft.
  2. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Spread strips of bacon on a baking tray and roast for 20-22 minutes until crispy. Cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a food processor, combine roasted garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and anchovy fillets. Blend until smooth and slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending to emulsify. Mix in Parmesan cheese and season to taste.
  4. Remove tough stems from the kale, tear leaves, and place in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing and massage for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and add torn bread. Toast until golden and crispy for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, and season with salt.
  6. Slice romaine into pieces and place in a large bowl. Add massaged kale, remaining dressing, crispy bacon, and croutons. Toss together and top with more Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning in the dressing according to personal preference and feel free to customize ingredients as desired.

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