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Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad

Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad: A Flavorful Holiday Upgrade

This Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad blends kale and romaine with roasted garlic for a flavorful holiday side.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 2 cups Shredded Romaine
  • 4 cups Kale Massaged
For the Croutons
  • 2 cups Torn Bread Homemade or store-bought
For the Dressing
  • 1 head Roasted Garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 fillets Anchovy Fillets Omit for vegetarian
  • ½ cup Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
For the Garnish
  • 6 slices Crispy Bacon Optional
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Food Processor
  • large bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut off the top of a head of garlic, wrap it in foil with olive oil, and roast for 2 hours.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
  2. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Arrange bacon strips on a sheet pan and roast for 20-22 minutes until crispy.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
  3. In a food processor, combine roasted garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy fillets, and Parmesan. Blend while adding olive oil for a creamy dressing.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
  4. Trim tough stems from kale, cut leaves into strips, and massage with dressing for 30 seconds. Let sit for 10 minutes.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, cook torn bread with olive oil until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and let cool.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
  6. In a large bowl, combine romaine, massaged kale, dressing, bacon, and croutons. Toss gently to combine.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad
  7. Transfer salad to a platter and top with Parmesan shavings and cracked black pepper before serving.
    Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh greens and ensure the roasted garlic is blended smoothly to avoid lumps in the dressing.

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