I fell in love with their Kale Caesar. Now I know why! Follow me on Pinterest at Around the Butcher Block / VikiD Drizzle garlic with a bit of olive or grape seed oil. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, add the pecans and toast until just fragrant and hot. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for later use. They will harden as they cool down. Posted on November 8, 2017 October 5, 2020. by Viki D. Well….the cruise is upon is. Add the rest of the dressing and toss all together until everything is coated. Fresh kale, cherry tomatoes, charred corn, black beans, candied pecans, and grated parmesan cheese. When she is not busy creating in her kitchen, Jessica spends her time seeking out new adventures with her husband, Gareth. I still love the cooked version and we have it in our house quite a bit. ( Log Out /  A champion of cookbook authors, Taste Canada is a national, not-for-profit that inspires readers to discover delicious recipes and diverse food stories written from a Canadian perspective. My daughter has had it before and raved about it. I love to cook, craft, and create. I have loved kale since I was a child. While that is sitting cook the corn kernels with a small amount of olive oil over medium high heat until the sugars produce a nice charred look. https://nourish.schnucks.com/recipes/kale-salad-with-creamy-herb-dressing My husband used an adjective that I can not repeat…..LOL; followed by the word “great”! ..it's about food, family, friends, and fun….it's about life. 8-10 C of kale, washed well, and chopped into ribbons; 1 C of grape tomatoes, quartered; 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained well Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of the garlic cloves), or until garlic is fragrant and slightly browned. A champion of Canadian cookbooks, Taste Canada inspires readers to discover delicious recipes and diverse food stories written from a Canadian perspective. Combine the sugar, water, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl and set aside near by. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It’s delicious, especially when combined with sweeter tasting ingredients that balance out its bitterness. Carefully remove garlic and set aside. I am a Christmas fanatic and love entertaining and cooking for my friends and family. She has been featured in multiple publications and media channels, including the Academy of Culinary Nutrition’s From Scratch cookbooks, CBC radio, and the national magazine Optimyz. Drizzle with oil, lemon juice and sprinkle with salt. Do not walk away, they will burn very quickly if not watched. Ingredients: Salad. Add the tomatoes, beans, and cheese, and pecans. Hopefully I will come home with some new taste sensations or at least some great stories. I fell in love with their Kale Caesar. Well, after I am back!! https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/garlicky-kale-parmesan-panko-salad Put the kale into a large bowl and massage with your hands to help break it down. I used the same salad ingredients but came up with my own dressing. You can also use a blender for this step. They will disappear quickly.). Add it to soups or smoothies, sauté it with onions and garlic, or make a delicious kale salad. (I used a full cup of pecans). In other words, you get ‘Great calcium absorption from kale.’. Ready to include kale in your next meal? 2020 Taste Canada Virtual Awards Ceremony. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. This one was inspired by a party we were recently invited to. ( Log Out /  Make the candied pecans ahead of time. Jessica Mitton is a Culinary Nutrition Expert and award-winning Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Change ). It’s easy to prepare and include in your meals. My daughter has had it before and raved about it. Tear kale leaves into smaller pieces and add to medium sized bowl. Massage kale for about 3 minutes or until it starts to soften. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl; pour over the kale … Well….the cruise is upon is. Nourishing and delicious! Sounds and looks awesome! It looks like a lot of ingredients and instructions, but it is well worth it. Quickly pour the sugar mixture over the nuts and toss to coat, cook for about 15-20 seconds. Drizzle with oil, lemon juice and sprinkle with salt. In this Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Panko, massaged kale salad is topped with a creamy garlic dressing and Parmesan cheese. Set aside while putting the salad together. Mix the Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, dijon, chopped chives, together in a bowl. Taste the kale slaw dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt and fresh cracked pepper… I'm a wife, mother, and a nurse. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I hope you give it a try. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Mince up the garlic, and measure out all the dressing ingredients. I’ve replaced large, unwieldy croutons with delicate, crispy toasted panko and crushed red pepper flakes. The hardest part is not eating too much. Place on top of the salad. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out /  Kale is at it’s best this time of year and very easy to find. BAKED EGGPLANT STACKS (original post 7/24/2018), VIK’S CORNBREAD AND PIMENTO CHEESE SAMMIES, 8-10 C of kale, washed well, and chopped into ribbons, 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained well, 1/2 C freshly grated Parmigiano / Reggiano cheese. A local restaurant catered the event. https://naughtynutrition.co/recipes/salads-bowls/kale-salad-garlic-dressing Once cooled break apart if needed. See you after the cruise. Posted on November 8, 2017October 5, 2020. KALE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING. © Copyright Taste Canada | Site Customized By REES + STAGER. Yield: serves 2 as main meal, 6 as a side, BBA, C.H.N.C., CNE, Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ and Culinary Nutrition Expert. Seriously, it is very simple to make. Kale has gained popularity over the past few years in restaurants and particularly as salads. Garnish with additional shaved cheese if desired. Top tip: Don’t forget to massage your kale, as the recipe describes. After he had two helpings I was convinced blogging it would be a great idea. This one was inspired by a party we were recently invited to. Continue baking chickpeas for 10-15 minutes more or until slightly crispy and golden brown. Immediately add half of the dressing to help soften it and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. Combine the first 6 ingredients and with an immersion blender mix and slowly add the olive oil. ( Log Out /  I am trying to use everything in the fridge that is perishable. Add onion, avocado, sunflower seeds and cranberries and toss. A local restaurant catered the event. 2. I have included instructions for the candied pecans, creamy garlic dressing, and the salad ingredients. Kale has been getting lots of attention lately, and not without good reason.