Kale Caesar Salad with Herb Croutons by Caitlin
This recipe is from one of my favourite cooking blogs, one that I have introduced my mom and sisters to and would like to share with you. It’s called Alexandra Cooks and this salad is one of a couple recipes that have become standards in my kitchen; this salad has been eaten in my house about once a week for the last year and a half! I haven’t really changed anything about the recipe except to reduce the amount of white balsamic vinegar used. This vinegar adds a nice mild taste compared to usual bite of lemon juice in traditional Caesar salad dressing recipes.
A few things make this salad so good, the unami anchovy garlic-y taste of the dressing and the deliciousness that comes from using kale as the green in this salad. If you have never had kale in a salad before, this is the recipe to start on. The addition of some really nice grated sharp Parmesan cheese and herbed croutons make this salad over-the-top delicious, but even without these extras this salad will takes a weekday meal from good to great.
A few things make this salad so good, the unami anchovy garlic-y taste of the dressing and the deliciousness that comes from using kale as the green in this salad. If you have never had kale in a salad before, this is the recipe to start on. The addition of some really nice grated sharp Parmesan cheese and herbed croutons make this salad over-the-top delicious, but even without these extras this salad will takes a weekday meal from good to great.