Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak
This fresh twist on a classic Caesar features a blend of tender kale and crisp romaine, tossed with creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan. Top it with grilled steak for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for warm-weather cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for massaging kale)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade*)
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade**)
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 Flank, Bavette, or Ribeye steak
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (for steak seasoning)
- *To make dressing at home: whisk together ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- **To make croutons at home: cube 2 slices of rustic bread, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt and pepper. Toast in a skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Prep time
- 20 minutes
- Cook time
- 10 minutes
Instructions
- Start by massaging the kale. Add chopped kale to a large bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Use your hands to massage the kale for 2–3 minutes until it darkens and softens. Add the chopped romaine and toss to combine.
- If making homemade croutons, cube 2 slices of rustic bread and toss them in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden.
- If making dressing from scratch, whisk together yogurt or mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the kale and romaine with Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Add croutons and top with shaved Parmesan. Toss again just before serving.
- For the steak: Bring your cut to room temperature and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Preheat your grill to medium-high. Grill the steak for 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness and preferred doneness. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve over the salad or alongside.
Wagyu New York Strip Steak
$58.64
$58.64
$68.99
Wagyu New York Strip Steak
Japanese A5 Wagyu Striploin Ends
$72.18
$72.18
$103.12
Japanese A5 Wagyu Striploin Ends
Four Bone Prime Rib Roast
$272.74
$272.74
$320.88
Four Bone Prime Rib Roast