Creamy Kale Salad with Crispy Panko
Ever need a go-to salad that's delicious, easy, and healthy? This is just that! Creamy Kale Salad with Crispy Panko is your new favorite salad that pairs well with so many main dishes.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise we use mayo with olive oil
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbs. Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup capers drained
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped (or ½ tsp. dried dill)
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Crispy Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbs. unsalted butter
- ½ cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
For the Salad
- 3 cups kale greens stems removed, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
To Make the Creamy Dressing
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake until combined. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. (Can be made and stored up to 3 days ahead of time.)
To Make the Crispy Panko
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Toss in the Panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle on the garlic powder. Stir to combine. Cook just until breadcrumbs are golden-brown (about 3 minutes)
To Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, toss the kale greens with the dressing, crispy Panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and store in the fridge for 20 minutes, allowing the dressing to soften the kale.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1195IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary, and Pineapple House Rules makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
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