We’ve been on a Caesar salad kick lately. And I’ve been on a kale kick. So I got to thinking, why not combine the two and see if my family will go for it? And this is what resulted in this happy marriage:
Ohhh, the garlic. And the BACON. And the cheese. (That’s a 30-month old Parmesan from Sobeys!) Those are three of my favourite foods RIGHT THERE. This is a delicous salad, and you know what? Seventy-five percent of available taste testers said they’d eat it again! (In other words, three out of four family members.)
I’d call that a win, wouldn’t you? The youngest even had a second helping. (!)
Here’s a tip: if you’re not sure if your family will willingly eat kale, mix it 50/50 with romaine and don’t say a word. They probably won’t even notice.
This recipe serves four as a side salad.
Andrea’s New Favourite Kale Caesar Salad Recipe
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (don’t cheap out on the cheese – buy the good stuff! It makes a difference!)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 1/2 bunch kale, thick stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces.
Top with:
- 4 slices thinly sliced double-smoked bacon, fried and crumbled (this is butcher shop or deli counter bacon yo)
- Additional Parmesan, thinly sliced using the side of your box grater or mandolin
- Your favourite croutons (I like using toasted, day old baguette for this.)
Mix up the dressing in a blender or Bullet and pour it over the kale in a big bowl and give it a good toss. You’ll want to do this about 15 minutes before serving. Top with extra cheese and bacon and croutons, if using.
We served this salad with steak sandwiches and it was AMAZING.
Let me know if you try this recipe. I’d love to hear if your kids ate it too.
