Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRusTeak Thornton ParkSweetgreen Recipe

Sweetgreen Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Sweetgreen Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare Mixed Greens

    In a large bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.

  3. 3

    Add Chickpeas

    Add 1 cup of cooked chickpeas to the bowl with mixed greens.

Adding Toppings

  1. 4

    Add Fresh Vegetables

    Top the mixed greens and chickpeas with 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and 1 cup of diced cucumber.

  2. 5

    Add Avocado

    Slice the medium avocado and place it on top of the salad.

  3. 6

    Sprinkle Cheese and Nuts

    Add 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese and 1 cup of sliced almonds over the salad.

Preparing the Dressing

  1. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

  2. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Salad

    Serve the salad immediately in bowls or on a large platter.

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