Sweetgreen is an innovative restaurant chain offering delicious yet healthy food preparations made using sustainable methods. Their goal is to build a community of health enthusiasts.
Make this Harvest Bowl recipe at home for less than $7! Roast chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, toasted almonds and wild rice are layered in a balsamic vinaigrette for an authentic experience.
Kale
Sweetgreen, a healthy fast food restaurant with locations across the US, is famed for their Harvest Bowl salad. Packed full of massaged kale massaged with balsamic dressing, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, goat cheese, roasted almonds and warm wild rice; vegan options can also be substituted by using chickpeas and leaving out goat cheese from this recipe.
This copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl Recipe features delicious yet nutritious ingredients for an easy homemade solution! Kale, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Goat Cheese and Roasted Almonds all combine beautifully in this hearty salad that comes together perfectly topped with homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing!
Sweet Potato
Sweetgreen is a fast casual salad chain known for their plant-forward meals. Their Harvest Bowl salad is one of their most beloved offerings and features massaged kale with balsamic dressing, warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh apple slices, goat cheese, and toasted almonds – among many other ingredients!
Sweet roasted almonds in this recipe add both a satisfying crunch and protein boost, or try substituting with toasted pecans or walnuts for another twist.
This recipe is quick and simple to make at home, saving both money and effort! Prep is minimal so this project can easily be accomplished on a weeknight.
Chicken
If you have ever visited Sweetgreen, a healthy salad restaurant chain, you likely experienced their Harvest Bowl – one of their most popular offerings and my personal favorite! Packed full of kale, warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, apple, goat cheese and balsamic dressing; it provides satisfying filling! It truly tastes amazing too.
This homemade copycat recipe is extremely straightforward. Simply prep all of the ingredients ahead of time (massaging kale is highly recommended!), assemble, and enjoy immediately (or pack into Tupperware containers as lunch for work!).
Goat Cheese
Sweetgreen is my go-to spot for healthy salads, and their Harvest Bowl is my all-time favorite! Packed full of massaged kale topped with balsamic dressing, warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, pecans and goat cheese; it makes the perfect fall meal.
Make this Sweetgreen harvest bowl at home for a delicious lunch or light dinner, or use it to meal prep throughout the week – simply store all of the ingredients in Tupperware containers and assemble when it’s time. Enjoy!
Almonds
Almonds add an irresistibly delicious crunch to this harvest bowl recipe, pairing perfectly with sweet roasted sweet potatoes, apple, and creamy goat cheese for a nutrient dense salad that will keep you feeling full all lunch time long.
This bowl is inspired by one of Sweetgreen’s most beloved bowls, made with kale, warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, apples and goat cheese in homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing – making this meal ideal for fall dining at home and simple to make in minutes!
Wild Rice
Warm wild rice gives this harvest bowl its signature earthy, nutty flavor and adds extra heartiness to this salad dish. It makes an excellent alternative to traditional white or brown rice!
Sweetgreen is a healthy salad/bowl restaurant chain serving diners all across the US. Their harvest bowl is one of their most beloved offerings – boasting seasonal flavors and creamy balsamic dressing for maximum autumn-y flavor!
This recipe is relatively straightforward and there are some steps you can do ahead of time to speed up assembly time. For instance, cooking and refrigerating rice could save time when assembling this dish; similarly marinading and roasting chicken could make assembly quicker as well.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Those familiar with Sweetgreen (a fast-casual salad restaurant founded by two Georgetown University students), will adore this copycat recipe: the Harvest bowl features massaged kale with balsamic vinaigrette, warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy goat cheese and fresh apple slices.
Homemade balsamic vinaigrette is rich, tart and simple to create at home – only seven ingredients needed, plus minutes to be assembled!
Roasted almonds add an irresistibly crunchy element to this bowl, although you could easily substitute toasted pecans or walnuts if desired.