Uplifting Chicken Kale Caesar Salad
This deliciously decadent, nutrient-dense salad contains all of the building blocks necessary for building elastin – Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, Protein, and Carotenoids.
Ingredients
- SALAD INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bunch Dinosaur Kale washed and thinly sliced
- 4 oz cooked chicken, cut into cubes or strips can substitute for tofu, steak, or any other preferred protein of choice
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Handful of croutons optional
- DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 head garlic
- 2 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 anchovy
- 1/4 tsp cod liver oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and papper to taste
- 1 tbsp chili flakes, for some optional added spiciness optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Peel all garlic cloves and place them in a small, oven-safe pot. Add enough olive oil to cover (about 2 cups) cover, and bake until tender (about 2 hours). Let cool, strain the oil, and set both aside for later.
- Now to make the dressing! Using a blender or food processor, add all dressing ingredients except for the garlic oil and blend on high for 30 seconds. Then slowly drizzle in about 1 cup of your garlic oil until the dressing has reached your desired consistency. It should be thick but also easy to toss your kale in.*If you have any extra garlic oil, that’s great! You can always save it in the fridge for many other delicious recipes.
- Lastly, assemble your salad to your liking! Throw all of your dry ingredients into a bowl and give them a toss before dressing. Remember that dinosaur kale leaves’ firm texture can hold a lot of dressing, so feel free to use it liberally. Massaging your kale with your hands is also a wonderful way to not only evenly incorporate each ingredient but also improve the digestibility of your kale. Finish with a few spirited twists of fresh cracked black pepper on top and enjoy!