Happy Chanukah! We’re making a LATKE CAESAR SALAD because my kale caesar salad is a winner at EVERY gathering, and this version, with clusters of lacy latkes and a sour cream dressing, is my best Chanukah reinvention to date!
Latke Caesar Salad
4 russet potatoes, julienned with a julienne peeler
1 egg
2 tbsp flour
Salt and pepper, to taste
Canola oil, for frying
Kosher salt and smoked paprika, for dusting
1 lb. Kale, stems removed, torn into bite sized pieces
freshly grated parmesan, for topping
Sour Cream Caesar Dressing
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
2 tsp lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (or mashed fillets)
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1–2 tablespoons water or milk to thin
Method:
To make the latke croutons, mix the potatoes, egg, flour, salt and pepper until just combined. Heat a few inches of oil in a deep skillet and use a fork or tongs to drop small clusters of potatoes into the oil. Fry until golden brown, and remove with a slotted spoon on a rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and smoked paprika.
Remove the tough stems from the kale and tear or roughly chop into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients until creamy and incorporated. Pour the dressing over the kale and using gloves, massage it in. Transfer to a serving platter, top with freshly grated parmesan and latke croutons.
