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Grilled Kale Caesar Salad





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Serves 4

Time: 30 minutes. Kale takes the place of lettuce in this twist on traditional Caesar, and wilting the greens on the grill adds a subtle smoky flavor.

Grilled Kale Caesar Salad




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto
 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
 6 tablespoons olive oil
 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
 4 teaspoons minced garlic
 4 anchovy fillets, minced
 2 bunches kale, stems and ribs removed
 1 cup croutons
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Prepare a grill for medium heat (about 350°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 6 seconds). In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, oil, mustard, parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic, anchovies, and 1/4 cup water. Pour half the dressing into a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2
2

Working in batches, lay kale flat on the grill and cook on both sides until edges get brown and crispy and kale starts to wilt, about 4 minutes total. Let cool slightly, then add to the dressing in the large bowl and toss to coat. Evenly divide kale among 4 salad plates. Top with croutons and a sprinkle of pepper. Serve extra dressing on the side.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving without extra dressing.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g30%

Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 1242mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Protein 13g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.