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Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisp Croutons

bakedbree
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5-oz. bag Sargento Artisan Blends Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 head curly kale
  • 1 head romaine
  • Dressing
  • Lime wedges
  • Roasted chicken cut into small chunks

Dressing:

  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon raw honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or lime
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Spread the cheese out into a thin, single layer. (Next time, I would probably do about 6 smaller rounds. I like the burnt edges.) Bake for 6 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are brown and crisp. Let cool completely and break into small pieces.
  • Wash the kale. Cut out the stalks. Cut into thin strips. Cut the romaine into thin strips also.
  • Add the garlic, Dijon, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a mason jar. Shake well. Add olive oil and shake again. Taste for seasoning,
  • To make the salad, add the kale, romaine, chicken, and Parmesan crisps to a large bowl. Add about half of the dressing. Toss well, and add more dressing if needed.
  • Serve with lime wedges and squeeze over the salad.
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