Name: Kale Cobb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. garlic powder; Juice of 2 lemons; 1/3 c. nutritional yeast; 3 tbsp. white miso; 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced; 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. avocado oil; 1 head green kale, destemmed and sliced into fine ribbons; 1 avocado, diced; 1 c. fresh mozzarella, diced (can sub crunchy chickpeas); 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bunch scallions, sliced; 1 1/2 c. cooked chicken breast, diced (can sub crispy tofu)

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Melissa Ben-Ishay is best known for her mini cupcake brand, Baked By Melissa. But recently, she has blown up on TikTok for being a master salad chef. She even inspired us to create our own version of her famed dippable salad.

But now, Melissa has blessed us with a recipe that, along with her Green Goddess Salad, is our new fave. She takes the classic Cobb salad and turns it on its head by subbing romaine for kale and adding a homemade miso dressing that beats bottled big time. Not only that, she adds crazy crunch with homemade (and super easy to make) crispy fried shallots.

For The Miso Vinaigrette

For The Crispy Shallots

For The Salad

1
head green kale, destemmed and sliced into fine ribbons
1
avocado, diced
1 cup
fresh mozzarella, diced (can sub crunchy chickpeas)
1 pt.
cherry tomatoes, halved
1
bunch scallions, sliced
1 1/2 cups
cooked chicken breast, diced (can sub crispy tofu)

Directions

1. Step 1Make the miso vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients except the oil. Drizzle in the oil and continuously whisk until vinaigrette is emulsified.
2. Step 2Make the crispy shallots: In a medium bowl, toss together shallots and flour until fully coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Fry shallots until crispy and caramelized, 7 to 8 minutes.
3. Step 3Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together kale, avocado, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and chicken with your desired amount of vinaigrette. Top with fried shallots and serve.

Kale Cobb Salad

Ingredients

For The Miso Vinaigrette

For The Crispy Shallots

For The Salad

Directions

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