Green Bean and Kale Caesar Salad

Getting your daily dose of greens never looked so good! This simple salad (made with tender baby kale) is made even more wholesome by the addition of tender green beans.

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Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 269

Ingredients:
4 ounces crusty white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
4 anchovy fillets (packed in oil)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
4 cups baby kale
2 tablespoons salted roasted pepitas


Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400?. Toss the bread pieces on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast, tossing halfway through, until browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain again and transfer to a paper towel–lined baking sheet; pat dry.

Make the dressing: Puree the anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan and mustard in a blender, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until smooth. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and blend until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine the green beans, kale and half each of the croutons and pepitas in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining croutons and pepitas; sprinkle with more parmesan.

Source: foodnetwork.com


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