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2 In The Kitchen: Dinosaur Kale Caesar Salad

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- You don't need to wait until the New Year to improve your diet. Each day this week we'll showcase a superfood to get you on the path to healthier eating.

Chef Anthony Pino of Bin 14, The Dining Room at Anthony David's and AD Catering, stopped by the CBS 2 studios to show us the benefits of kale with a simple yet tasty recipe.

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Dinosaur Kale Caesar Salad:

Serves  4 guests

Ingredients:
2 Bunch Dinosaur Kale
2 Lemons
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
1 tsp chopped Garlic
10 oz Olive Oil
1 Loaf Brioche Bread
Salt
Pepper
Shaved Pecorino Romano(For Garnish)

Method:

Dinosaur Kale:
1. Clean and wash dinosaur kale (removing any big ribs)

2. Soak cleaned dinosaur kale in lemon water for a few minutes, remove, and dry

Dressing:
1. Combine juice of 1 lemon, Worcestershire Sauce, Dijon Mustard, Garlic and Parmesan in blender.
2. While blender is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
3. Season with a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper.

Croutons:
1. Preheat oven to 300 Degrees
2. Remove crust from brioche bread and cut into small squares (1 inch by 1 inch)
3. Toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Lay on sheet tray and bake until golden brown and crispy, rotating every few minutes until done.

To Finish:
1.  Toss dinosaur kale with a small amount of dressing
2.  Top with croutons, fresh cracked black pepper, and a little bit of shaved pecorino.

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