A weeknight meal that rivals take-out.  

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound kale
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Caesar dressing
  • Grilled chicken (optional)
  • Croutons (optional)

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup mayo OR plain Greek yogurt OR one egg yolk, whisked

Instructions

  1. Rinse kale and allow to dry. Remove leaves from stems and using hands or kitchen scissors, cut into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Using your hands, massage oil and lemon juice into kale leaves for one minute. This softens the leaves and the bitter taste.
  3. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. This dressing will stay fresh for up to five days if refrigerated.