Kale Caesar Recipe

Name: NU Kitchen Worcesters Kale Caesar Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Kale, chopped; 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 medium Watermelon radish, thinly sliced; 1 cup Pickled red onions; 1 cup Pickled carrots, shredded; 1 cup Chickpeas, cooked and roasted; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbs Lemon juice; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Anchovy paste; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

Inspired by NU Kitchen Worcester

Time30m

Serves4

Kale, romaine, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, pickled carrots, crunchy chickpeas, watermelon radish, parmesan and our caesar dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

4 cups Kale, chopped

2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved

1 medium Watermelon radish, thinly sliced

Pickled Vegetables

1 cup Pickled red onions

1 cup Pickled carrots, shredded

Crunchy Topping

1 cup Chickpeas, cooked and roasted

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Caesar Dressing

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 clove Garlic, minced

1 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp Anchovy paste

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Salad Preparation

Prepare the Greens

In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale and romaine lettuce. Toss them together until evenly mixed.

Add Cherry Tomatoes and Radish

Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced watermelon radish to the greens. Gently mix to incorporate.

Pickling Vegetables

Add Pickled Onions and Carrots

Incorporate the pickled red onions and pickled carrots into the salad bowl, mixing gently to ensure even distribution.

Crunchy Topping

Roast Chickpeas

If not already roasted, roast the chickpeas in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-30 minutes or until crispy. Allow to cool before adding to the salad.

Add Chickpeas and Parmesan

Once the chickpeas have cooled, add them to the salad along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss lightly to combine.

Dressing Preparation

Make the Caesar Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Dress the Salad

Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.

Serving

Serve and Enjoy

Divide the Kale Caesar salad among plates or bowls and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.