Kale Caesar Salad with Lime Dressing
A refreshing take on the classic Caesar salad featuring fresh kale and Romaine, complemented by a tangy lime Caesar dressing.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6-8 servings
Full Ingredient List
- 4 cups chopped fresh kale
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups croutons (toasted French bread, seasoned)
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 batch Lime Caesar Dressing (made with ingredients listed below)
- optional: 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of black pepper
Salad
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 4 cups |
chopped fresh kale |
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| 4 cups |
chopped Romaine lettuce |
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| 2 cups |
croutons |
Toasted French bread and crumbled afterwards. |
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| 3/4 cup |
grated Parmesan cheese |
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| 1 cup |
optional cherry or grape tomatoes |
Halved, if using |
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Instructions
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Step 1:
Add the kale, Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, dressing, and tomatoes (if using) to a large bowl.
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Step 2:
Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with dressing.
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Step 3:
Serve the salad immediately.
Lime Caesar Dressing
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1/2 cup |
plain Greek yogurt |
Non-fat suggested |
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| 1/2 cup |
freshly-grated Parmesan cheese |
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| 3–4 tablespoons |
fresh lime juice |
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| 1 tablespoon |
extra-virgin olive oil |
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| 1–2 teaspoons |
anchovy paste |
To taste |
Mashed anchovy fillets |
| 2 teaspoons |
Worcestershire sauce |
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| 1 clove |
garlic |
Pressed or finely minced |
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| 1 teaspoon |
Dijon mustard |
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| 3–4 tablespoons |
milk |
Add to desired consistency |
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| 1/4 teaspoon |
sea salt |
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| pinch |
black pepper |
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Instructions
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Step 1:
Combine all ingredients except milk in a small mixing bowl.
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Step 2:
Whisk together until smooth.
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Step 3:
Gradually whisk in milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired dressing consistency.
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Step 4:
Use the dressing immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Additional Information
Notes: For an extra citrus kick, serve with additional lime wedges. Feel free to add proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Inspired by Sweetgreen.
