I don’t have too much to say, as I’m currently drowning in the combination of work and scheduling that is the first couple weeks of college.
What I can say, though, is that copycat recipes are pretty rare over here, so this one is special.
I don’t eat out much, but when I do, I’m a loyal customer to the same few places.
Chipotle (duh), Cava (if you’re in the DC area you’ve gotta hit it up), Whole Foods salad bar, and Sweetgreen.
I have this long, complicated history with Sweetgreen.
Ok, to be fair, it’s not that long or that complicated, but basically I used to refuse to go into Sweetgreen because I thought it was the worst option for going out to eat. I mean, exclusively salad??? You’ve gotta have some other option besides salad.
But then I went once and saw the light. Sweetgreen is so not just salad.
Also at this point I would like to note that I’m in no way sponsored by Sweetgreen, I’m just super obsessed.
Anyways, now I force everyone to go to Sweetgreen with me while I guzzle salad as they complain about it being overpriced.
Life is good.
This salad combines spicy roasted tofu and broccoli with vibrant veggies, chia seeds, and a delicious carrot chili dressing. Fun fact, I got this salad for dinner on my birthday, so like, it’s really good.
I had to recreate myself and let me say, it turned out realllllly well. Make it, or at the very least, hit up Sweetgreen and get this salad, your life will be changed.
PS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM!!!!!!!!!!! ((love you Amma))
- 2½ cups baby kale
- 2-3 basil leaves
- 2-3 mint leaves
- 7 oz tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup broccoli florets
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- 2 radishes, sliced
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ⅓ cup shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 basil leaves
- 1 mint leaf
- ½ of a jalapeno, seeded and trimmed
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F and like a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut tofu into small cubes and toss with broccoli florets, olive oil, crushed red pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
- Bake in preheated oven on baking tray for 12-15 minutes.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and process until liquid, scraping down the sides of the processor if necessary.
- In a large bowl, toss baby kale with mint and basil leaves, shredded carrots, and radishes. Add dressing and tofu & broccoli mixture and mix well.
- Sprinkle with chia seeds before serving!
Love a good copycat recipe. My husband first told me about Sweetgreen; I haven’t been yet but he tells me the lines are crazy. I can see why you’re such a fan of this. I love tofu, which soaks up a lot of the great flavors, and there’s lots of texture too.
PS – happy birthday to your mom!
Thanks so much!
The flavors and colors have certainly caught my attention! Looks delicious!!
Thanks!
I love Sweetgreen. And they make some good gazpacho in the summertime, too. I rarely get to go, but when I do…oh, yeah. Such a good salad!
This is a perfect copycat, too. I’m going to try it!
Thank you 🙂
This looks like the best kind of salad- especially when you’re dealing with busy days at uni. Love the herby lime dressing!
Thanks!
I could LIVE at Chipotle haha! And I love Whole Foods too…haven’t tried their salad bar yet, though! This salad looks gorgeous, Medha! Love the pretty colors!
The Whole Foods salad bar is where it’s AT! Thanks 🙂
I’m not familiar with Sweetgreen (I just googled it and we don’t have any locations up here), but that salad looks incredible, Medha! I’m a big fan of peppery radishes, so this salad and I need to become friends. Also, hang in there with the classes…this is the time of your life! 🙂
Haha thanks!
That is one gorgeous salad, Medha! Good luck with your classes and scheduling and happy birthday to your mom!
Thanks, Rachelle! 🙂
I’m the same way with being loyal to only a few places! I eat Chipotle on a weekly basis but I’ve never been to Sweetgreen. I’ll have to check it out! In the meantime, I’m all about making this salad. All of the flavor combos sound amazing together!
Chipotle is the best, isn’t it?
I love Chipotle and I hit up the Whole Foods salad bar every time I go! I’ve never heard of Sweetgreen but any type of salad place is up my alley, especially when one of them looks this good! This looks so fresh and satisfying!
Right? Thanks!
I have a few places I’m loyal too – but I don’t have a Sweetgreen near me – at least not that I know of – though seeing that carrot chili dressing and this vibrant salad make me wish I did – gorgeous colors!
Thanks!
I love Chipotle, maybe a lil too much even 😀
BTW this salad looks incredible Medha, I especially love the spicy dressing, Gotta try that for sure!
I feel that- thanks!
I’m the same way and can never say no to a good salad bar. This one looks delicious! I’ve never been to Sweetgreen but now
Thanks!
I have never been to Sweetgreen, don’t have one around but the salad bowl looks beautiful Medha !
Thanks so much!
Now this is a salad I can get behind! The basil and mint are such a nice touch, and roasting tofu is always the way to go!
Thank you! 🙂
Love Chipotle! Not familiar with Sweetgreen! This salad looks so fresh and delicious!
Thanks so much! 🙂
I’m constantly looking for healthy meals that won’t weigh me down before teaching my yoga classes. This looks like the perfect dish!
Thanks so much!
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