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 | ||
| 4 cups | chopped Romaine lettuce | ||
| 2 cups | croutons | Toasted French bread and crumbled afterwards. | |
| 3/4 cup | grated Parmesan cheese | ||
| 1 cup | optional cherry or grape tomatoes | Halved, if using |
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the kale, Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, dressing, and tomatoes (if using) to a large bowl.
- Step 2: Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with dressing.
- 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 | |
| 1/2 cup | freshly-grated Parmesan cheese | ||
| 3–4 tablespoons | fresh lime juice | ||
| 1 tablespoon | extra-virgin olive oil | ||
| 1–2 teaspoons | anchovy paste | To taste | Mashed anchovy fillets |
| 2 teaspoons | Worcestershire sauce | ||
| 1 clove | garlic | Pressed or finely minced | |
| 1 teaspoon | Dijon mustard | ||
| 3–4 tablespoons | milk | Add to desired consistency | |
| 1/4 teaspoon | sea salt | ||
| pinch | black pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients except milk in a small mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk together until smooth.
- Step 3: Gradually whisk in milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired dressing consistency.
- 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.