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Appetizer & Sides

Triple Parmesan Kale Caesar Salad

Prep Time: 15 min  |  Cook Time: 10 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Calories:
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
4

<p>The Caesar salad has been a classic for over 90 years.&nbsp; This version adds a delicious twist by substituting kale for romaine.&nbsp; It doesn't skimp on decadence however, by using Sargento®&nbsp;Reserve Series™&nbsp;Shaved 14-Month Aged Parmesan Cheese in 3 different ways.&nbsp; In the dressing, on the croutons and sprinkled on top!</p>

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups Sargento® Reserve Series™ Shaved 14-Month Aged Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Large Garlic clove, peeled, smashed, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 ea. Anchovy Fillets
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • 2-3 slices Gluten Free Bread, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes, halved
  • 5 cups Chopped kale, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, cut into strips
  • 3 ea. Hard Boiled Eggs, peeled and halved
Directions
  1. For Dressing: Add 1/2 cup Sargento® Reserve Series™ Shaved 14-Month Aged Parmesan Cheese, 1/3 cup of olive oil, lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, mustard, vinegar, anchovy, salt and pepper to a personal blender or small food processor. Cover and blend until smooth and thick. Transfer dressing to a small bowl and set aside until ready to dress salad.
  2. For croutons, pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over low heat. Add remaining garlic clove. let oil and garlic warm for 5 minutes, swirling pan occasionally. Remove garlic with a fork and discard. Add oil to a medium size bowl. Add bread cubes and 2 Tbsp. of cheese. Toss well to coat. Transfer mixture to a greased baking sheet. Add tomato halves to the bowl and toss to coat with any remaining oil and cheese. Add to pan with bread cubes. Toast bread cubes and tomatoes for 15 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  3. To assemble salad, combine kale, 1/2 cup of remaining cheese and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Gently fold in croutons and tomatoes and any toasted parmesan pieces. Sprinkle onion strips, hard boiled egg and remaining parmesan on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts
4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58 grams
Saturated Fat 12 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 24 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 grams
Cholesterol 165 milligrams
Sodium 1390 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates 69 grams
Dietary Fiber 13 grams
Total Sugars 5 grams
Protein 22 grams
Vitamin A 269RE
Vitamin C 32mg 50%
Calcium 533mg 50%
Iron 5mg 30%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
5.0
1 Review

5 out of 5

6 months ago

This is really a great treat. Would I classify it as an appetiser - definitely no. Would I classify as a treat, definitely yes.
Try it out and you will no regret it. I sometimes give the anchovies a miss because I really think it diminishes the taste of the parmesan cheese. Alternatively increase the Sargento.

Alan Bonnici