Photo: Victor ProtasioThe food expert on Netflix’sQueer Eyeis known for making recipes that are accessible and flavorful. So when he decided to open Village Den, his new fast-casual restaurant in New York City, he stuck to that plan and included this healthy but comforting dish on the menu. “I truly love a classic Caesar salad,” he says. “I reinterpreted it in a way that took out the guilt but still maintained that creamy consistency. It’s funny, I keep having to reassure people that there’s no cheese in it!”Kale Caesar with Almond Vinaigrette2 (6-oz.) bunches kale, stemmed and thinly sliced1 large heirloom tomato, cut into ¼-in. wedges1¼ cups sliced toasted almonds, divided2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar2 Tbsp. honey1 Tbsp. chopped shallot (from 1 small shallot)1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves1 tsp. Dijon mustard1 tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. black pepper1 medium garlic clove1/3 cup olive oil1.Toss together sliced kale, tomato wedges and 1 cup of the almonds in a large bowl; set aside.2.Place vinegar, honey, shallot, thyme, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and remaining ¼ cup almonds in blender; blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in oil, blending until dressing is fully combined. Add almond dressing to kale mixture; toss well to coat.Serves:4Active time:15 minutesTotal time:15 minutes
Photo: Victor Protasio
The food expert on Netflix’sQueer Eyeis known for making recipes that are accessible and flavorful. So when he decided to open Village Den, his new fast-casual restaurant in New York City, he stuck to that plan and included this healthy but comforting dish on the menu. “I truly love a classic Caesar salad,” he says. “I reinterpreted it in a way that took out the guilt but still maintained that creamy consistency. It’s funny, I keep having to reassure people that there’s no cheese in it!”Kale Caesar with Almond Vinaigrette2 (6-oz.) bunches kale, stemmed and thinly sliced1 large heirloom tomato, cut into ¼-in. wedges1¼ cups sliced toasted almonds, divided2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar2 Tbsp. honey1 Tbsp. chopped shallot (from 1 small shallot)1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves1 tsp. Dijon mustard1 tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. black pepper1 medium garlic clove1/3 cup olive oil1.Toss together sliced kale, tomato wedges and 1 cup of the almonds in a large bowl; set aside.2.Place vinegar, honey, shallot, thyme, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and remaining ¼ cup almonds in blender; blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in oil, blending until dressing is fully combined. Add almond dressing to kale mixture; toss well to coat.Serves:4Active time:15 minutesTotal time:15 minutes
The food expert on Netflix’sQueer Eyeis known for making recipes that are accessible and flavorful. So when he decided to open Village Den, his new fast-casual restaurant in New York City, he stuck to that plan and included this healthy but comforting dish on the menu. “I truly love a classic Caesar salad,” he says. “I reinterpreted it in a way that took out the guilt but still maintained that creamy consistency. It’s funny, I keep having to reassure people that there’s no cheese in it!”
Kale Caesar with Almond Vinaigrette
2 (6-oz.) bunches kale, stemmed and thinly sliced1 large heirloom tomato, cut into ¼-in. wedges1¼ cups sliced toasted almonds, divided2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar2 Tbsp. honey1 Tbsp. chopped shallot (from 1 small shallot)1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves1 tsp. Dijon mustard1 tsp. kosher salt¼ tsp. black pepper1 medium garlic clove1/3 cup olive oil
1.Toss together sliced kale, tomato wedges and 1 cup of the almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
2.Place vinegar, honey, shallot, thyme, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and remaining ¼ cup almonds in blender; blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in oil, blending until dressing is fully combined. Add almond dressing to kale mixture; toss well to coat.
Serves:4
Active time:15 minutes
Total time:15 minutes
source: people.com
