If you love Sweetgreen’s Harvest Bowl, you can recreate those cozy, satisfying flavors right at home. This Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl is loaded with chopped kale, wild rice, seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds, then tossed with an easy homemade balsamic yogurt dressing.

It’s the kind of salad that actually feels like a meal. You get savory chicken, hearty wild rice, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, fresh apples, tangy goat cheese, and plenty of crunch in every bite.

Even better, many of the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, making this an easy option for weekday lunches, meal prep, or a quick family dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl

There’s a lot to love about making your favorite restaurant-inspired bowl at home.

First, this harvest bowl is packed with produce. Kale creates a hearty green base, while sweet potatoes and apples add color, texture, and natural sweetness.

It’s also incredibly easy to customize. Add more chicken when you want extra protein, increase the apples for additional crunch, or adjust the amount of goat cheese and almonds to suit your taste.

And because several components can be prepared ahead of time, this recipe is a great choice when you want a satisfying lunch ready to go during a busy week.

Ingredients for a Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl

One reason this bowl is so delicious is the combination of flavors and textures. Here’s what you’ll need.

Kale

Chopped kale creates the hearty base for our harvest bowl. Remove any tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Kale and apples are especially delicious together. If you love this combination, you’ll also want to try our Apple, Cranberry, and Kale Salad.

Wild Rice

Wild rice adds a hearty, chewy texture that helps turn this salad into a satisfying meal. Prepare the rice according to the package instructions before assembling your bowl.

Rotisserie Chicken

Using rotisserie chicken is one of our favorite shortcuts for getting dinner on the table quickly. Simply shred the chicken and season it with umami seasoning before adding it to your bowl.

Have leftover rotisserie chicken? Put it to work in our Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Sonya Apples or Curry Chicken Salad with Apples.

Sweet Potatoes

Roasting sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness while giving them tender centers and deliciously caramelized edges.

Try to cut your sweet potatoes into similarly sized cubes so they cook evenly. If you’re starting with whole sweet potatoes, our How to Cut Sweet Potatoes guide walks you through the process.

Apples

Fresh chopped apples add a crisp, juicy bite that balances the savory chicken and creamy goat cheese.

Choose an apple you enjoy eating fresh. A crisp sweet-tart apple works especially well in this harvest bowl.

Goat Cheese

Crumbled goat cheese adds creaminess and a tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with the apples and roasted sweet potatoes.

Almonds

Chopped almonds give the bowl another layer of texture and a satisfying crunch.

Homemade Balsamic Yogurt Dressing

Don’t forget the dressing!

Our creamy balsamic yogurt dressing comes together with plain Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

The Greek yogurt creates a creamy base without overpowering the other ingredients, while balsamic vinegar and honey give the dressing a delicious sweet-and-tangy flavor.

How to Make a Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl

Step 1: Cook the Wild Rice. Prepare the wild rice according to the package instructions. Once it’s cooked, set it aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

Step 2: Roast the Sweet Potatoes. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the prepared baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast for about 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

If sweet potatoes are a favorite at your house, bookmark our Viral Sweet Potato Recipe to try next.

Step 3: Prepare the Chicken. While the sweet potatoes roast, shred the rotisserie chicken and sprinkle it with the umami seasoning.

Using precooked chicken keeps this recipe simple and eliminates the need to cook another ingredient from scratch.

Step 4: Prep the Produce. Wash and chop the kale, chop the apples, and roughly chop the almonds.

If your kale is particularly hearty, you can gently massage the leaves for a minute or two to help soften their texture.

Step 5: Make the Balsamic Yogurt Dressing. Add the Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or jar.

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 6: Assemble Your Harvest Bowl. Now comes the best part! Combine the cooked wild rice, seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, chopped apples, goat cheese, and almonds in a large bowl.

Drizzle with the balsamic yogurt dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Making the Best Harvest Bowl

Cut the sweet potatoes evenly. Similar-sized cubes will roast more evenly and finish cooking at approximately the same time.

Don’t overcook the sweet potatoes. You want them tender but still firm enough to hold their shape when the salad is tossed.

Wait to cut the apple. For the freshest flavor and texture, chop your apple shortly before assembling the salad.

Don’t forget the crunch. The almonds are an important contrast to the tender sweet potatoes, chewy wild rice, and creamy goat cheese.

Keep the dressing separate for meal prep. If you aren’t eating your harvest bowl immediately, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Meal Prep a Harvest Bowl?

Absolutely! This Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl is a great recipe for meal prep because most of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time.

Cook the wild rice, roast the sweet potatoes, shred and season the chicken, wash and chop the kale, and prepare the dressing in advance.

Store the components in airtight containers in the refrigerator and assemble your bowl when you’re ready to eat.

For the best results, keep the dressing separate and wait to chop your apple until you’re ready to serve. This helps maintain the fresh, crisp texture of the apple.

What Apples Are Best for a Harvest Bowl?

The best apple for this recipe is one that stays crisp when chopped and has enough flavor to stand up to the other ingredients.

Sweet-tart apples work especially well because their natural sweetness complements the roasted sweet potatoes while their acidity balances the creamy goat cheese and balsamic dressing.

Ultimately, use an apple you already love eating fresh!

Make This Harvest Bowl Your Own

One of the advantages of making a restaurant-inspired bowl at home is being able to customize every serving.

Add extra chicken for a heartier meal, increase the amount of kale, add more apples for sweetness, or adjust the cheese and almonds to your family’s preferences.

You can even arrange all the ingredients separately and let everyone build their own harvest bowl.

More Produce-Packed Recipes You’ll Love

If you love the combination of roasted vegetables and leafy greens in this recipe, try our Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Tahini Maple Dressing next.

For another easy dinner that puts sweet potatoes front and center, our Sweet Potatoes and Salmon Sheet Pan makes a simple produce-packed meal with minimal cleanup.

You can also try our Skillet Sweet Potato Bake when you’re looking for another way to serve this versatile root vegetable.

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