Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
This Lemon Kale Caesar Salad is a flavor-packed, nutritional powerhouse that is built to satisfy and help your body thrive. With massaged kale, creamy Caesar dressing, soft-boiled eggs, and crusty bread, this superfood salad provides satisfying, long lasting energy all month long.
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 2/3 cup greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise
- 6 filets anchovy
- 1 clove garlic medium
- 1 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
EGGS
- 8 egg large
- salt
- black pepper freshly ground
SALAD
- 1 lb kale Tuscan or curly (about 2 bunches)
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 white onion small
- 6 slice bread optional, whole grain/gluten-free
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. While water heats up, prepare the ingredients.
- To prepare the ingredients, mince the garlic. Wash the kale and remove the tough stems. Roughly chop the leaves. Finely grate 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano.1 clove garlic, 1 lb kale, 1 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Add kale to a large bowl with 3 tbsp olive oil. Massage kale well, kneading with your hands to help break down the tougher pieces. Set aside.3 tbsp olive oil
- When the water is boiling, carefully lower eggs into water. Cook for 6 ½ minutes, adjust heat to maintain a gentle boil.8 egg
- While the eggs are cooking, add ingredients for the dressing to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.2/3 cup greek yogurt, 6 filets anchovy, 1 clove garlic, 1 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, kosher salt
- Prepare a small bowl of ice water to cool the eggs. When the eggs are ready, remove them from the pot and insert them into the bowl of ice water to chill until you can easily handle them.
- Add dressing to a large bowl with kale and onion. Toss until everything is coated well.1/2 white onion
- Gently crack the eggs all over and peel. Slice the eggs in half, season with salt and pepper, and place on top of salad.salt
- Optional: Serve with toasted bread slices, or top with a favorite protein to make it this salad an even more complete meal.6 slice bread
Notes
Nutrition facts do not include optional crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 33gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 340mgSodium: 991mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11894IUVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 567mgIron: 8mg