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Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad -- Caesar salads are nice, but they're even better when made with kale and avocado. This Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad with parmesan croutons is the most delicious side or entree salad! | wearenotmartha.com

Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad

Caesar salads are nice, but they're even better when made with kale and avocado. This Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad with parmesan croutons is the most delicious side or entree salad!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar Salad, Kale Salad, Superfood Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 8 servings (as a side dish)
Author: Sues

Ingredients

Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad

  • 4 anchovy fillets, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 ½ Tbsp water
  • ¼-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cup kale cleaned, ribs removed, and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 batch parmesan croutons (recipe below)

Parmesan Croutons

  • ½ loaf french bread
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • cup grated parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad

  • Put anchovies (if using), garlic, egg yolk, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and water in a blender and process for about 30-40 seconds, until the mixture is smooth.
  • With the blender running, pour the extra virgin olive oil in slowly, until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Remove dressing to bowl. Stir in the parmesan cheese and ground pepper.
  • Put chopped kale, pomegranate arils, and avocado, and croutons in a large bowl,
  • Slowly pour dressing into bowl (you may not need it all) and toss ingredients together.

Parmesan Croutons

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut french bread into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle pepper on top.
  • Cover a baking sheet in foil and place bread cubes in a single layer on the sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, until beginning to turn golden.
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