Kale Caesar Salad with Turkey Bacon Crumbles
Our Kale Caesar Salad with Turkey Bacon Crumbles is a healthy and filling salad that's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The kale is massaged with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, which helps to soften it and make it more palatable. The salad is then topped with crispy turkey bacon crumbles, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. The Caesar dressing is made with a combination of mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and anchovies. It's creamy, tangy, and garlicky, and it perfectly complements the kale and other ingredients in the salad.
The Caesar salad was invented in 1924 by Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who owned a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Cardini's original recipe was very simple, consisting of romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and eggs. Over the years, the Caesar salad has evolved into many different variations, but our recipe is a classic take on the original. We use kale instead of romaine lettuce because it's more nutritious and has a more robust flavor. We also use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon because it's leaner and healthier. Our Caesar dressing is made with a combination of mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and anchovies. It's creamy, tangy, and garlicky, and it perfectly complements the kale and other ingredients in the salad.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 6 slices of turkey bacon
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (sugar-free)
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup croutons (optional, use whole wheat or gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and crumble into small pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, massage the kale with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for a few minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Add the Caesar dressing to the kale and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Top the salad with turkey bacon crumbles, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The kale is massaged with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, which helps to soften it and make it more palatable.
  • The turkey bacon crumbles add a crispy and savory element to the salad.
  • The cherry tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and acidity.
  • The Parmesan cheese adds a salty and nutty flavor.
  • The croutons add a crunchy texture.
  • The Caesar dressing is creamy, tangy, and garlicky, and it perfectly complements the kale and other ingredients in the salad.