Healthy Chicks

Fun Fact: I worked on the sweetgreen marketing team for 3.5 years, and helped them launch in the Boston market. While I have many fond memories working at an exciting startup for my dream company, one of my favorite perks was my daily salad fix.

True story: I named the Harvest Bowl. My go-to order? When I wasn’t designing my own dreamy custom, I’d go for a trusty favorite, the Kale Caesar (add avo). I mean, is there anything better than creamy caesar dressing and parm crisps?

Now that I live in Connecticut and can’t get my sweetgreen fix, I’ve had to get a little crafty in the kitchen to come up with my own version. And while sweetgreen doesn’t disclose their exact recipes, they do share the ingredients — which is super helpful when it comes to the signature dressing.

Enjoy this sweetgreen Kale Caesar makeover — perfect as a side dish or refreshing summer dinner.

Sweetgreen Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado

Makes 4-6 servings

• Bag chopped kale
• Chopped romaine hearts 
• Package cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1.75 oz. Oven-Baked Parm Crisps, crumbled (1 bag)
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Juice of 1/2 lime (the lime squeeze is key!)  
• Grilled chicken (optional, season with lemon, olive oil and S & P) 
• 1/2 c. freshly shaved parmesan cheese

For the Dressing:

• 1 c. Greek yogurt
• 1 c. mayo (Sir Kensington’s is a great natural option)
• 2 TB parmesan cheese
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed  
• Salt & pepper to taste

1. In a large bowl, combine chopped kale, romaine tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
2. In the meantime, grill your chicken (optional) and prepare your dressing. For dressing, simply whisk all the ingredients together and set aside.
3. Toss greens with dressing, and add in parmesan crisps, avocado and your lime squeeze. Top with grilled chicken or protein of choice before serving.

Enjoy as a healthy side dish or refreshing summer family dinner!