Chef Jonathan Rollo's Lemongrass Salad
Note: we used firm tofu instead of chicken and the marinade is the same as the vinaigrette
Ingredients
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Baby greens – 2 oz.
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Grilled citrus chicken – 4 oz.
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Toasted coconut – 1 oz.
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Thai chili – ⅕ oz.
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Thai basil – ¼ oz.
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Grilled pineapple, julienned – .1 oz.
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Jicama – 2 oz.
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Mango, julienned – .15 oz.
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Cashews – 1½ oz.
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Lemongrass Lychee Vinaigrette – 3 oz.
Recipe
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Combine all ingredients and toss with dressing.
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Serve immediately.
Lemongrass Lychee Vinaigrette
Ingredients
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Oil (your choice) – 3 oz.
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Lemongrass, cleaned, finely chopped – 1 oz.
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Shallots – 1 tsp
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Lychee, including juice from can – ¼ oz.
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Garlic, fresh – 1 clove
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Lime juice, fresh – ¼ oz.
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Sugar, or sugar substitute – to taste
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Salt & pepper – to taste
Recipe
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Add all ingredients except the oil to a blender.
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Puree on high and add the oils in a slow and steady stream.
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The vinaigrette will emulsify.
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Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar.
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Strain to remove any large pieces of lemongrass.