April 8, 2022
Raw kale Caesar salad will change your thoughts about romaine lettuce being the king of Caesars.
Wasn’t Caesar a sort of king? I can inform you that making my very own lighter model of Caesar dressing has made me need to pour it on every thing together with my toast.
This dressing doesn’t embody egg yolks, mayo, or a ton of oil however what it does have is that great salty, creamy taste and texture of Caesar. The substances embody anchovy paste which yow will discover above the canned tuna.
The solely massive distinction between romaine and uncooked kale is that you could therapeutic massage the kale earlier than you pour the dressing on it. If you massaged the romaine, you should have a liquidy mess in your arms.
I wash the kale, tear it off the stem into good measurement items, pour over a tablespoon of olive oil and therapeutic massage for about 2 minutes till it will get softer and extra pliable. Taste it a few time till you approve of its texture.
I created a video if you wish to watch a grasp at work: Massage Kale.
The “massage” step can’t be skipped as a result of it adjustments uncooked fibrous kale into one thing chewy and fairly palatable. I really desire it to lettuce. Also, kale could be saved within the fridge already dressed and it gained’t soften (don’t attempt that with lettuce).
The better part? One cup of kale incorporates 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the each day requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40% of magnesium, 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, and 1,020% of vitamin Ok.
You can eat a uncooked kale Caesar salad, get pleasure from it, and do your physique good.
My children will even eat this if I don’t point out the well being advantages. My daughter saved sticking her hand within the bowl when she thought I wasn’t trying. Can you imagine I’ve a toddler who steals kale? What will occur if I put out beets?
Raw Kale Caesar Salad Recipe
Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min
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Ingredients
1 massive bunch kale (about 1.5 kilos), washed and stripped off stems
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup plain Greek fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons recent lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon floor black pepper
grated Parmesan and croutons, non-obligatory
Instructions
Place kale in massive bowl and pour over 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Massage into kale for two minutes to melt it.
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, mustard, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over kale and toss till all of the leaves are coated.
Serve instantly or retailer for later consumption. It will final about three days in a tightly lined container within the refridgerator.
Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 massive servings (with out cheese and croutons) = 133 energy, 8.6 g fats, 1.3 g saturated fats, 13.2 g carbohydrates, 1.0 g sugar, 5.0 g protein, 5 g fiber, 135 mg sodium, 3 Green, 3 Blue, 3 Purple WW SmartPts
Points values are calculated by Snack Girl and are supplied for info solely. See all Snack Girl Recipes
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