Kale Caesar Salad
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 2 slices of day-old Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 to 3 anchovy fillets
- 2 shakes Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt
- 1 bunch of kale, tough stems removed, cut into ribbons
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil.
- Toss in half the garlic and the crushed red pepper and bring the pan to medium heat.
- Cook the garlic until it becomes golden and very aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the garlic and ditch it-it has fulfilled its garlic destiny.
- Toss in the bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden, crisp, and have absorbed all the oil, like little olive oil sponges.
- Remove from the heat and reserve.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the Parmigiano, lemon zest and juice, the remaining garlic, the Dijon, anchovies, and Worcestershire.
- Puree until the mixture is smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.
- With the machine running, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil through the feed tube.
- Let the processor continue to run for another 10 to 15 seconds.
- Taste and season with salt if needed.
- In a large bowl, toss the kale with the croutons and two-thirds of the dressing.
- Let the kale sit for 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
- Taste, add the remaining dressing, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, italian bread, lemon, mustard, anchovy, worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, kale
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/kale-caesar-salad.html (may not work)