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Crispy Kale Caesar Salad

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Crisp kale with rich, nutty parmesan cheese in the dressing and sprinkled on top takes this salad up a notch.

Wisconsin Cheese Crispy Kale Caesar Salad Recipe

Active Time

35 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

Parmesan Caesar Dressing:

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 anchovy fillets, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Sartori SarVecchio® Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

3 bunches lacinato kale or Tuscan kale, ribs removed and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Sartori SarVecchio® Parmesan cheese
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup shaved Sartori SarVecchio® Parmesan cheese

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Parmesan can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F.

Parmesan Caesar Dressing:

Place the yogurt, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic into a food processor; cover and process until mixture is smooth. While processing, slowly drizzle in olive oil until blended. Transfer to a bowl. Whisk in parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Salad:

Drizzle kale with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Spread out kale on two 15 x 10-inch baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until leaves are tender and crisp on the edges. Cool completely.
Place kale into a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing. Sprinkle with grated parmesan; toss to coat. Top with croutons and shaved parmesan. Serve with remaining dressing.

Recipe Tip

Lacinato kale is also known as black, dinosaur or Tuscan kale. When prepping the kale, pat it dry before baking for best results.

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Sartori SarVecchio® Parmesan cheese is aged over 20 months for a full, nutty complex flavor.

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Crispy Kale Caesar Salad

Ingredients

Parmesan Caesar Dressing:

Salad:

Cheese

Instructions

Parmesan Caesar Dressing:

Salad:

Recipe Tip

Cheesemonger Tip

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