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Pizza Caesar Salad

Deliciously Crunchy Pizza Caesar Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Pizza Caesar Salad offers a delightful combination of pizza flavors and fresh Caesar ingredients, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Flat-leaf Kale or Lacinato Kale
  • 6 slices Sliced Pepperoni omit for vegetarian option
For the Crunchy Toppings
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
For the Creamy Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice or bottled juice
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce or omit for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Nonpareil Capers or green olives
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce or omit
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic, Finely Grated or powdered garlic
For the Garnish
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the sliced pepperoni on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until crispy. Let cool.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and stir until golden brown. Season with garlic powder, paprika, and kosher salt.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated garlic, fish sauce, capers, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with black pepper and salt.
  4. Chop the kale and add it to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the kale well.
  5. Add crispy pepperoni and toasted breadcrumbs to the kale, tossing gently again.
  6. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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