Adapted from recipe @simplerecipes.com
Makes 6-8 servings
For the salad:
-8 cups kale- ribs removed and cut into small pieces
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce hearts cut lengthwise, and then in half and then cut into 1 inch strips
- 4 TBS grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 cups of croutons ( see below or your favorite store bought brand)
For croutons
- 1 loaf of Italian or Ciabatta bread cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic minced or 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
For dressing
-1 clove minced garlic or 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Toast croutons in oven at 400F for 8-10 minutes. Mix olive oil, garlic and salt in a bowl. Toss baked croutons in oil oil mixture to coat while warm.
Prepare dressing- if using garlic paste whisk all ingredients together. if using garlic clove blend all ingredients with food processor.
Assemble salad- combine greens and toss with dressing. Add Parmesan and croutons and toss well before serving. Salad is great alone or add your favorite protein.
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