Kale and Asparagus Caesar Salad
 

Kale and Asparagus Caesar Salad

This beautiful salad has all the comfort-food familiarity of a regular Caesar with the added nutritional kick of deep green organic kale and crunchy spring asparagus. This dish will deliver happiness and flavor to your table.

SERVING SIZE

serves 2

INGREDIENTS

For the Dressing:

1/2 small organic garlic clove

Kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 large free-range egg yolk

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

Fresh ground black pepper

For the Salad:

1-2 bunches organic kale, ribs removed, chopped

5 organic asparagus stalks, shaved (with peeler)

SHARED FROM

Photo by Ilana Freddye »
 

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop the garlic up very finely, then sprinkle with kosher salt and mash with the side of a large knife until it forms a paste. Add to a small bowl with the anchovy paste, Dijon, egg yolk and lemon juice. Mix to combine.

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking, making sure it stays emulsified and thick. Add the vegetable oil in the same fashion.

Add the Parmesan and a few grinds of black pepper. Taste and add extra lemon juice or salt as needed. Set aside.

In a large bowl, drizzle the kale with a tiny bit of olive oil (1-2 teaspoons) and massage into the leaves for about 2-5 minutes until the leaves are tender and turn a deeper green. Add the shaved asparagus, and toss gently Add dressing 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time and toss until coated but not weighed down. Finish with shaved Parmesan.

  PRINT VERSION

vegetable plate

Fresh Ingredients Delivered!

We help make cooking fresh, healthy meals easy and convenient. Get creative in the kitchen with organic produce and artisan ingredients conveniently delivered to you. From the fields to your table, there is a simple way to live deliciously.

GET DELIVERIES