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Kale Caesar with Grilled Chicken

anchovy Caesar dressing

STARS

Kale stands in for lettuce in this twist on a classic Caesar salad, complete with grilled chicken, anchovy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and large shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
difficultyDifficulty Level
EasyEasyEasy
difficulty
Total Time:  30 minutes
Active Time:  30 minutes
Ingredients

Caesar Dressing 

  • 1 head garlic, peeled
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 anchovy fillets in oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ⅔ cup vegan mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more to achieve desired consistency
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Croutons

  • 1/2 baguette or other crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salad

  • 8 cups baby kale, shredded
  • Shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Coat the peeled garlic cloves in oil, wrap in foil and roast for about 20 minutes, until caramelized.  
3
Tear the bread into cubes and toss with oil, garlic, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 13 minutes, until golden and crisp.
4
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel, brush with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing on the diagonal.
5
Add all of the Caesar dressing ingredients, including the roasted garlic, except the oil to a blender, food processor, or immersion blender. As the mixture is blending, slowly add the oil to emulsify. Season to taste.
6
In a large serving bowl, toss the kale with the caesar dressing, shredded parmesan and croutons. Divide between bowls and top with sliced chicken breasts.

Kale Caesar with Grilled Chicken

anchovy Caesar dressing

STARS

Kale stands in for lettuce in this twist on a classic Caesar salad, complete with grilled chicken, anchovy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and large shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
difficultyDifficulty Level
EasyEasyEasy
difficulty
Total Time:  30 minutes
Active Time:  30 minutes
Servings:  4

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing 

  • 1 head garlic, peeled
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 anchovy fillets in oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ⅔ cup vegan mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil, plus more to achieve desired consistency
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Croutons

  • 1/2 baguette or other crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salad

  • 8 cups baby kale, shredded
  • Shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Coat the peeled garlic cloves in oil, wrap in foil and roast for about 20 minutes, until caramelized.  
3
Tear the bread into cubes and toss with oil, garlic, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 13 minutes, until golden and crisp.
4
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel, brush with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing on the diagonal.
5
Add all of the Caesar dressing ingredients, including the roasted garlic, except the oil to a blender, food processor, or immersion blender. As the mixture is blending, slowly add the oil to emulsify. Season to taste.
6
In a large serving bowl, toss the kale with the caesar dressing, shredded parmesan and croutons. Divide between bowls and top with sliced chicken breasts.