Easy Family Dinner Recipe | Kale Caesar Salad with Salmon | Around The Table feat. Kelsey Nixon

Caesar dressing

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dressing

💰Cheaper: vinaigrette

Yogurt-based dressing reduces calories while adding creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and offers a cheesy flavor.

Start by cooking wild rice in a rice cooker with broth for added flavor.

Prepare homemade croutons by cutting bread into cubes.

Spray the bread cubes with olive oil spray for even coverage.

Season the croutons with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder.

Spread the croutons out on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Bake the croutons in a 375°F oven for about 15 minutes, checking for doneness.

Chop fresh parsley to sprinkle over the croutons after baking.

For the dressing, combine about 1/3 cup of mayonnaise in a bowl.

Add lemon juice and black pepper to the mayonnaise.

Mix until well combined, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Wash and chop kale and romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale and romaine.

Add the baked croutons to the greens.

Flake the grilled salmon into large pieces and place on top of the salad.

Finish the salad with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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