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Spicy Kale Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic

This Spicy Kale Caesar Salad is a flavor-packed delight! Creamy, spicy, and topped with roasted garlic, it's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 2 heads kale thinly sliced
  • 1 large bulb garlic roasted
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
For the Dressing:
  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste optional
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • sea salt to taste

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps:
  1. Step 1: Roast the Garlic
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Kale
    Remove tough stems from kale leaves, slice into ribbons, rinse, and dry before placing in a large salad bowl.
  3. Step 3: Make the Dressing
    In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, and cider vinegar. Squeeze in roasted garlic and whisk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Toss the Salad
    Pour the dressing over the kale and toss gently. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Step 5: Serve
    Sprinkle grated parmesan over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftover salad and dressing separately to keep kale crisp.
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and mayonnaise, and omit anchovy paste.
  • Adjust sriracha for desired spice level.