Lemon Kale Caesar Salad (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Caesar Dressing

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
05 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

→ Salad

10 - 4 cups kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
11 - Juice from 1/2 a lemon
12 - 2 Romaine hearts, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3-4 cups)
13 - 1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
14 - Fresh black pepper
15 - Croutons (optional)
16 - Lemon wedges for serving
17 - 2 chicken breasts

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, anchovy paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and pepper until smooth. Store dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, toss kale with 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Massage the lemon juice into the kale leaves for 1-2 minutes. Let sit for at least 1 hour if time allows to soften the leaves.
03 - Combine Romaine lettuce and kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with prepared Caesar dressing and sprinkle fresh shredded Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly. Add additional dressing as desired.
04 - Serve salad immediately. Garnish with croutons, lemon wedges on the side, and a pinch of black pepper. Optionally, top with grilled chicken for a complete meal.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Massage the kale with lemon juice to soften and enhance its texture.