A few tips from the Southern Living Test Kitchen make this kale Caesar salad extra flavorful and unique.

jar)

1 1/2tsp.grated lemon zestplus1 1/2Tbsp.fresh juice

3/4tsp.black pepper

1(12-oz.)pkg.

chopped kale

1(5-oz.)pkg.

Southern Living Kale Caesar Salad tossed and ready to serve

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Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Top with remaining crisps.

Season salad mixture to taste with salt.

ingredients for kale caesar salad

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caesar salad dressing with whisk

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adding handfuls of kale to salad dressing

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kale tossed in creamy salad dressing

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kale caesar salad tossed with parm crisps

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kale salad with crushed cheese crisps on top

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