Oriented toward sustainability, and equipped with a recently expanded menu complete with wraps and grain bowls, Sweetgreen has surpassed its status as sorority-girl staple. It fills a unique niche as a customizable health food joint with an eco-friendly philosophy. The wide variety of choices on the Sweetgreen menu can make it intimidating to venture from the suggested menu, but here are a few delicious options that will inspire you to break the mold and “create your own.”
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Chipotle Burrito in a Sweetgreen Wrap
Base: Baby spinach + chopped romaine + tortilla wrap
Veggies: Sweet Corn + peppers + avocado + black beans + cilantro
Crunch: Tortilla chips
Proteins: Roasted chicken
Cheese: White cheddar
Dressing: Lime cilantro jalapeno + fresh lime squeeze
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Springtime Salad
Base: Mesclun + arugula
Veggies: Chickpeas + red grapes + apples + avocado
Crunch: Toasted almonds
Proteins: Roasted chicken
Cheese: Shaved parmesan
Dressing: Agave dijon
Going Green Warm Grain Bowl
Base: Warm grains + kale
Veggies: Sprouts + spicy broccoli + sweet potatoes + raw red beets
Crunch: Raw seeds
Proteins: Roasted tofu
Cheese: Goat chèvre
Dressing: Carrot chili vinaigrette
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Non-Food Truck Falafel
Base: Baby spinach
Veggies: Caramelized onion + sweet potatoes + cucumber + grape tomatoes
Crunch: Pita chips
Proteins: Falafel
Cheese: Feta
Dressing: Lemon tahini
For the Gents
Base: Chopped romaine + baby spinach
Veggies: Caramelized onions, avocado, black beans, mushrooms
Crunch: Multigrain croutons
Proteins: Bacon
Cheese: Blue cheese
Dressing: Pesto vinaigrette