Kale Caesar Salad
Crispy kale tossed with a garlicky, lemony Caesar dressing and crunchy croutons. Ready in 15 minutes—no raw eggs, no fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 9g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Whisk lemon juice, minced garlic, and 2 pinches of salt in a small bowl.
Step 2
Drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified and creamy.
Step 3
Remove kale stems, then roughly chop or tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
Place kale in a large bowl and pour dressing over it.
Step 5
Massage kale with your hands for 30 seconds until leaves soften and darken.
Step 6
Toss in croutons and half the Parmesan. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Step 7
Divide among bowls and top with remaining Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- whisk
- large mixing bowl
- knife and cutting board
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