Sweetgreen Recipe
Make Sweetgreen Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Proteins
Dressings
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
Let Quinoa Sit
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 4
Fluff Quinoa
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
Vegetable Preparation
- 5
Prepare Spinach
Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly.
- 6
Chop Cucumber
Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- 7
Halve Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- 8
Slice Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion.
- 9
Chop Bell Pepper
Chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Protein Preparation
- 10
Grill Chicken
Grill the chicken breast until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side, and slice it into strips.
- 11
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
Dressing Preparation
- 12
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Assembly
- 13
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- 14
Toss Salad
Add the grilled chicken, chickpeas, and dressing. Toss everything together until well combined.
- 15
Add Toppings
Top with feta cheese, sliced avocado, and fresh parsley.