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SWEETGREEN MEDITERRANEAN BOWL recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
Yesica Andrews

Copycat Sweetgreen Mediterranean Bowl So Good You Need This Real Fresh Recipe

Enjoy a vibrant and nourishing Copycat Sweetgreen Mediterranean Bowl that's perfect for an easy lunch or quick lunch. This homemade sweetgreen bowl combines wholesome ingredients and a creamy balsamic dressing, making it one of the best Mediterranean grain bowl lunch ideas you'll love to make again and again.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 649
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups kale deveined, washed and chopped
  • 2 cups wild rice cooked
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon umami seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet potatoes roasted in cubes
  • 1 cup apples chopped
  • ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup almonds chopped
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (I use 0% fat)
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • juice from half a lemon
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Start cooking the wild rice according to the directions on the package, using chicken stock for extra flavor if preferred.
  2. Heat the oven to 375°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Place chicken breasts on one sheet and cubed sweet potatoes on the other.
  4. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil and season both chicken and potatoes generously with salt, pepper, and sprinkle the umami seasoning over the chicken if using.
  5. Roast both the chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F internal temperature.
  6. While the roasting is underway, chop the kale, apples, and almonds and set them aside.
  7. For the dressing, whisk together Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  8. Gradually whisk in olive oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  9. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour the dressing over, toss everything together thoroughly, and serve immediately or store appropriately.

Notes

  • This salad holds up well throughout the week—double or triple the recipe for meal prep. To maintain crunch and freshness, add almonds and dressing just before serving when storing leftovers.