Sometimes you just want a big kale Caesar salad. There's nothing wrong with that! Hearty, flavorful kale is the perfect base for the rich, creamy dressing. I toss in chopped radishes and charred spring onions for color, texture and flavor! If you really want to take it to the next level, top the salad with croutons made from leftover Noisette PK bread. This salad makes a perfect lunch with a soft boiled egg or the addition of tuna or chicken. It's super easy to make, incredibly delicious and oh so nutritious!
Some people like to massage their kale salads. This time of year, the first kale is very tender and I prefer to just dress it as is. The addition green garlic to the dressing and charred spring onions, chopped radish and Noisette Bread croutons make this Kale Caesar extra special and seasonal. Top it with bacon, a soft boiled egg or some roasted chicken and call it dinner!
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until they form a smooth dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking with salt and pepper.
For the Onions
Head a large cast iron pan over high heat.
Place the spring onions in the pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp salt.
Cook for 3-5 minutes until the spring onions are blistered and soft
Roughly chop the spring onions once they are cooled and add them into the salad
For the Croutons
Preheat oven to 350
Toss the chopped bread in a large boil with 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tsp of salt.
Massage the oil and salt into the bread cubes and lay them flat on a sheet tray.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until they turn golden brown and crisp
To Assemble
Toss the kale, chopped charred spring onions and radishes with your desired quantity of dressing and top with croutons, freshly grated parmesan cheese and whatever other tasty seasonal treats you crave!
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