Copycat Sweetgreen Kale Caesar Salad Food

KALE CAESAR SALAD [SWEETGREEN COPYCAT RECIPE]

Steps:

• Shred kale
• Chop romaine
• Slice grape tomatoes in half
• Dice prepped chicken
• Divide greens into 4 bowls (about 1 1/2 cups of greens per bowl)
• Add chicken and tomatoes, dividing evenly (about 3/4 cup of diced chicken and 1/2 cup of tomatoes)
• Add 8 Parmesan Whisps into each bowl
• Divide shaved Parmesan among all the bowls
• Drizzle 2 T of dressing onto each bowl
• Finish with a squeeze of lime over each bowl. I like to also garnish with a lime wedge so I can add more lime later.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN KALE CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, add the chicken. Drizzle with about a tablespoon of olive and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven to roast for about 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool and chop up into cubes. (This makes a bigger batch. I use about half for the two salads. I keep the rest in the fridge and use at a later time.)
• On a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat (I tried to do it on a piece of parchment and was super frustrated because it stuck so I definitely recommend a Silpat or something similar to it), add the parmesan in a big pile. Transfer to the oven to cook for about 6 to 7 minutes. (If your parmesan pile is smaller, I would check on it at the 3-minute mark but we're trying to go for a bit thicker crisps.) Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet. When cooled, break up into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• To a blender of food processor, add the anchovy paste, garlic clove, egg yolk, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and a few rounds of freshly ground pepper. Turn the blender on and with it running, add the olive oil in a steady stream, until it's emulsified and thickened. Give it a taste and add salt to taste. (I needed a few pinches of salt and another round of black pepper.) This salad makes enough for about 4 salads. I usually save the dressing for another day.
• To a medium bowl, add the kale and a few tablespoons of the dressing. Toss that salad until the kale is really coated in the dressing. Let it sit for like 5 minutes, while you gather the rest of the ingredients. Add the romaine, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, parmesan crisps, lime juice, reserved cubed chicken and a tablespoon or two of more dressing. Toss once last time and divide amongst two bowls. Top with slices of avocado. Sprinkle the avocado with a bit of salt and the last bit of lime juice from the used up lime. SERVE!

KALE CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Toss in half the garlic and the crushed red pepper and bring the pan to medium heat. Cook the garlic until it becomes golden and very aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and ditch it-it has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Toss in the bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden, crisp, and have absorbed all the oil, like little olive oil sponges. Remove from the heat and reserve.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the Parmigiano, lemon zest and juice, the remaining garlic, the Dijon, anchovies, and Worcestershire. Puree until the mixture is smooth, 15 to 20 seconds. With the machine running, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil through the feed tube. Let the processor continue to run for another 10 to 15 seconds. Taste and season with salt if needed.
• In a large bowl, toss the kale with the croutons and two-thirds of the dressing. Let the kale sit for 3 to 4 minutes to soften. Taste, add the remaining dressing, and adjust the seasoning if needed.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN SPICY THAI SALAD

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place tofu slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. Season tops with salt. Transfer to broiler and cook until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu pieces are golden on the edges, about 8 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, celery and corn. Toss with enough Spicy Cashew Dressing to coat and divide among 4 serving plates. Top with coconut, basil, cilantro and one piece of tofu. Serve with lime wedges and additional dressing.
• For the Spicy Cashew Dressing:.
• Combine cashews, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, cilantro leaves, sambal, honey and 3 tablespoons water in the bowl of a blender. Alternatively, you can use a stick blender and put all ingredients in a glass measuring cup. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Dressing can be kept up to 1 week in the refrigerator.