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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
- 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
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!
Keyword Carotenoids, Elasticity, Omega-3, Protein, Vitamin C