Description
A festive salad mixing crunchy kale, tangy Caesar dressing, and sweet cranberry croutons, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale, washed and chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups cubed stale bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Toss with dried cranberries.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale and Caesar dressing, massaging the kale for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add the cranberry croutons and Parmesan cheese, tossing until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately as a fresh festive side salad.
Notes
For best results, add croutons just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: kale salad, Caesar dressing, holiday salad, cranberry croutons, vegetarian salad