Sweetgreen is my go-to lunch spot, but their signature harvest bowl can get pricey. Here’s a delicious and healthier copycat version that’s much more cost-effective: the Copycat Harvest Bowl
Make an impressive salad bowl using massaged kale, warm wild rice, massaged sweet potatoes, honeycrisp apples, brussel sprouts, goat cheese and nuts. Dress it all off with creamy balsamic dressing for maximum enjoyment!
Kale
Sweetgreen is an award-winning salad chain known for their customizable bowls and Harvest Bowl – one of our fan favorites!
To replicate this at home, massage the kale with salt and oil (using clean hands) until softened.
Mix warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese and pecans together before tossing with homemade balsamic vinaigrette for a delectable homemade meal that is far more cost-effective than ordering it from a restaurant! Not only is this recipe delicious and affordable; but also boasts an optimal balance of proteins, carbohydrates, healthy fats and vitamins/minerals!
Wild Rice
Sweetgreen’s Harvest Bowl Salad is one of our favorites – warm and comforting with its combination of kale, wild rice, roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, lean chicken breast pieces, crunchy apples, and creamy goat cheese topped off with their homemade balsamic vinaigrette vinaigrette for the perfect meal this Fall season!
Roasted chicken and Brussels sprouts add umami, the fifth flavor that gives savory foods their rich texture, to your meal. If you don’t have time to roast vegetables yourself, rotisserie chicken is also available as an easy solution.
Chicken
Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant created by two Georgetown students in order to reinvent healthy and delicious fast food options. Their most popular dish, known as their Harvest Bowl, features wild rice topped with warm wild potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, kale leaves, apples and goat cheese with creamy balsamic dressing for added flavor.
Make this Deliciously Ella copycat recipe at home: marinate chicken thighs in a combination of seasonings before roasting with diced sweet potato and Brussels sprout halves, along with shredded kale, almonds, and crumbled goat cheese on a baking sheet. Drizzle on some homemade balsamic vinaigrette before enjoying!
Sweet Potato
If you have ever visited Sweetgreen – the fast, healthy restaurant founded by two Georgetown University students – the chances are good that you’ve tried one of their Harvest Bowls. Packed full of warm wild rice, roasted sweet potato, apple slices, goat cheese, and kale leaves, this meal-in-one is sure to satisfy.
Delicious balsamic vinaigrette adds both sweet and savory elements, making this salad both easy to make at home and convenient for lunch or dinner during the week! Prep ahead to ensure nutritious meal prep ahead of time!
Apples
Sweetgreen, the fast-casual salad chain known for their warm grain bowls, offers their famous Harvest Bowl as one of their signature offerings. Packed full of delicious ingredients like kale, roasted chicken and sweet potatoes as well as crunchy apples and almonds all dressed with their special balsamic vinaigrette dressing, it makes an outstanding and delectable meal!
This Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl copycat recipe offers seasonal fall flavors in every bite! With just the right combination of protein, carbs, fat and fiber for optimal health and taste – it makes a healthy yet filling and delicious meal option at home!
Goat Cheese
An elegant fall lunch featuring warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes and chicken, fresh kale, crisp apples, toasted almonds, and creamy goat cheese all served up in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing! A hearty autumn lunch.
Note: Massaged kale can be made up to two days in advance; just wait to add any other ingredients until ready to serve. This recipe serves two.
Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl is quick and delicious! Made with warm wild rice, seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, kale and honeycrisp apples.
Almonds
Sweetgreen, the healthful salad restaurant chain known for their fresh ingredients and unique flavor profiles, will surely appreciate this copycat version of their Harvest Bowl salad. Packed full of crisp apples, warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese and an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing; this fall-themed treat makes an impressive fall feast.
This plant-forward meal is both satisfying and tasty – full of the fifth flavor–umami (the fifth taste in addition to sweet, salty, bitter and sour). Plus, it makes an easy weekday lunch!
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Balsamic vinaigrette is an essential staple in every kitchen. Not only can it serve as an elegant salad dressing, it can also act as an incredible marinade for meats and veggies that need marinating, serves as an irresistibly delicious dip for crusty bread, and much more!
Create the sauce by mixing all of the ingredients in a jar with a lid, shaking vigorously until everything is thoroughly mixed and emulsified. Season to taste by adding pinches of salt and pepper as needed.