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Copycat Harvest Bowl

Serves: 4

Author: Al Fresco Kitchen,

"When you are in the mood for a harvest bowl, but can’t get to sweetgreen, here is a delicious option you can make easily at home. "

Ingredients

1 package Al Fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage

8 cups Kale, deveined, washed and chopped

2 cups wild rice

1 cup Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 cup apples, chopped

¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled

¼ cup walnuts, chopped; Feel free to substitute almonds or pecans

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

4 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Use your favorite or try this recipe: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0% fat), ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, juice from ½ a lemon, ¼ tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Whisk until emulsified.

Directions:

  • 1Preheat oven 425°F
  • 2Slice and sauté Al Fresco chicken sausage in a few teaspoons of oil until browned.
  • 3Cook wild rice according to package directions.
  • 4Toss the sweet potatoes with 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • 5Bake on 425°F for 15 minutes. Stir and then bake for another 15 minutes until browned.
  • 6Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad.