This entree salad is on our family’s menu at least once a week. Loaded with fresh raw kale, rich creamy Caesar dressing, smoky bacon lardons and crunchy croutons, it’s a fool-proof crowd-pleaser every time. And BONUS: it’s super healthy, only takes 20 minutes to prep, and the kids’ll load up on dark leafy greens and ask for seconds. Everybody wins! Scroll down for PRO TIPS
PRO TIP: This basic recipe has lots of room for variation. For example, our daughter likes a 50/50 kale & lettuce blend. Also, store bought croutons work great, but our favorite is to cut a rustic sourdough loaf into 1" - 2” cubes and bake them in olive oil, salt & pepper for a crispy exterior and soft chewy middle. Or sometimes when dad’s getting a little soft around the edges we’ll skip the croutons and substitute the shaved Parmesan with Parmesan crisps for that satisfying crunch. Enjoy!