Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
A warm, hearty, fall-inspired bowl with juicy maple chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded kale, crisp apples, goat cheese, almonds, and a delicious creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Maple Chicken
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
½ tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 medium sweet potato, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
For the Bowl
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup cooked warm wild rice or brown rice
½ apple, thinly sliced
¼ cup almonds
¼ cup goat cheese (crumbled)
Optional: red onion slices
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
½ tsp maple syrup
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper
Instructions
1. Roast Sweet Potatoes
Toss cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper.
Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 20–25 minutes, until soft and caramelized.
2. Cook Maple Chicken
Mix olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
Coat chicken and sear in a pan 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked.
Slice into strips.
3. Make Creamy Balsamic Dressing
Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Greek yogurt/mayo, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
4. Prepare Kale
Massage kale with 1 tsp olive oil + pinch of salt for 20–30 seconds to soften.
5. Build Your Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
Layer:
Warm rice
Massaged kale
Roasted sweet potatoes
Maple chicken slices
Apple slices
Goat cheese
Almonds
Drizzle balsamic dressing
Tips
Replace goat cheese with feta if preferred.
Add roasted Brussels sprouts for extra Sweetgreen flavor.
Use grilled chicken if you want a lighter version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make it low-calorie?
Yes — use less rice and more kale + skip almonds.
Q: Can I meal prep it?
Yes! Keep dressing separate and add apples at serving time.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 550–620
Protein: 35–40g
Carbs: 60–70g
Fat: 22–26g