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Caesar Salad Dip

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This creamy Caesar salad dip takes just 15 minutes to make and is packed with bold, tangy flavors. It’s the perfect party appetizer served with crispy crostini or pita chips for dipping.

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups finely chopped kale
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese + more for garnish
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed croutons (optional)
  • crispy homemade crostini for dipping

Instructions

  1. Add chopped kale, lemon juice, olive oil, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Massage the lemon juice and olive oil into the kale and let it sit and wilt while you prep the creamy dip base.
  2. Add lemon zest, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, Worcestershire, fish sauce, Dijon mustard, and a few large pinches of salt and pepper to a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine until smooth and creamy. 
  3. Fold in wilted kale, grated Parmesan cheese, and plenty of fresh cracked black pepper. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Garnish with grated Parmesan, crushed croutons, and a few cranks of fresh cracked pepper. Serve with crispy, crunchy homemade crostini and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Massage the kale well to break down its tough texture and make it more tender.

    • Start with less fish sauce and add more to taste. It’s very flavorful.

    • Make homemade crostini by brushing sliced baguette with olive oil and toasting until golden brown.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12th of the dip
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 1.1 g
  • Sodium: 224 mg
  • Fat: 10.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.1 mg

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