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Grilled Kale Caesar Salad

A twist on a classic this Grilled Kale Caesar Salad is loaded with grilled kale, grilled croutons, fresh parmesan cheese and homemade caesar dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword caesar dressing, grill, kale, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 5 cloves garlic divided
  • 5 anchovy fillets
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 2 medium bunches Tuscan Kale
  • 8 baguette slices
  • parmesan cheese shavings

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium heat .
  • While grill is heating make the dressing. Combine 4 cloves garlic, anchovies, Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon and worcestershire in a food processor. Pulse until finely minced. With food processor running, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil and process until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place the bread and kale on the preheated grill. Grill kale for 1 -2 minutes or until it begins to wilt. Grill bread 1 - 2 minutes or until grill marks appear.
  • Remove kale from grill and allow to cool.
  • Remove bread from grill and rub remaining garlic clove over the grilled bread and drizzle with olive oil. Cut into bite size pieces.
  • Tear or chop cooled kale into pieces. Place in a bowl. Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese shavings. Drizzle dressing over the top. Toss to coat and serve immediately.

Notes

Enjoy!