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Kale Caesar With Everything-Spiced Croutons

Kale Caesar With Everything-Spiced Croutons

Serves 8

Savory homemade croutons are the perfect partner for fresh kale, romaine, and an easy homemade Caesar dressing (that you'll definitely want to keep on hand). This is a salad worthy of seconds.

    For The Croutons:

    • 3 cups French bread, torn into small pieces
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons minced dried onion
    • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
    • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    For The Dressing:

    • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 4 anchovy filets
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • ? cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
    • ? cup olive oil
    • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

    For The Salad:

    • 2 bunches kale, stemmed and chopped
    • 1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Add bread to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Add seasonings and toss again. Transfer bread to a baking sheet in an even layer and bake 10 minutes, or until golden-brown.

    In the bowl of a food processor, combine the dressing ingredients (garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper). Pulse until smooth.

    In a large bowl, combine the kale, Romaine, dressing, and half the croutons and toss to combine. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with more croutons and parmesan.

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