Kale Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing

This Kale Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing is the perfect simple side salad. Chopped kale is tossed in a flavorful creamy caper dressing and topped with buttery garlic panko crumbs.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword easy recipe, easy side dish, healthy, kale

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 6

Total Time 31

Servings servings

Calories 166

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE CREAMY CAPER DRESSING:

1/3 cup mayonnaise (any) I used light mayo
1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/4 cup non pareil capers drained and rinsed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoon olive oil

FOR THE GARLICKY PANKO:

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

FOR THE SALAD:

2 large bunches kale leaves stripped from stems, chopped and rinsed

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING:

In your blender (or mini food processor) add mayo, greek yogurt, dijon, capers, vinegar, parsley, dill and black pepper.
Secure the lid, removing the center plug. Cover with a clean kitchen towel, and with the blender running, slowly pour in the olive oil.
Transfer to a jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Yields 1¼ cups.

MAKE THE PANKO:

Melt butter in a small skillet. Add garlic powder and panko. Stir occasionally until deep golden brown. Remove and let cool.

MAKE THE SALAD:

Strip the leaves from the kale stems. Roughly chop before rinsing well and spinning dry. (I use a salad spinner for this)
Place clean chopped kale to a large bowl and toss with desired amount of dressing. (For 2 large bunches of chopped kale, I personally use all the dressing)
Transfer dressed kale to a large platter, top with garlicky crumbs and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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