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Roasted Garlic & Kale Caesar Salad: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious and healthy twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring roasted garlic and kale.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes, until soft and golden.
  3. While the garlic is roasting, prepare the kale. In a large bowl, massage the chopped kale with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice until the leaves are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Once the garlic is done, let it cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into a small bowl. Mash the garlic with a fork and mix it into the Caesar dressing.
  5. Add the garlic-infused dressing to the kale and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Top with croutons and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the Caesar dressing.
  • To make it vegan, substitute the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast and use a vegan Caesar dressing.

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