Salad bowls (or bowl meals) have long been a favorite around Clean Kitchen because they are fast, versatile, and fill all the CK habits! Now we have a restaurant in Hattiesburg, MS dedicated to just that, and we couldn't be more excited.
We've partnered up with The Salad Station to create not only 5 yummy bowl combinations, but also the CK Lemon Parm Vinaigrette dressing! Menu cards will be available at all locations to help you build you CK-Bowl!
The Salad Station is a "build your own salad" place. Pile as much as you want in the bowl in any combination. You pay by weight of your bowl contents—which can be problematic if you do not have a plan. So naturally we wanted to help you navigate their huge selection on the salad bar.
In Clean Kitchen we plan! So here are 5 CK-Approved-bowls that won't break the bank. All bowls were under $8, with dressing and tax included! After all, it's all about portion sizes and having a plan!
The bowls you see here are the actual bowls I made, weighed, priced AND ate!
Pro tips:
Always use the serving cups for your dressings so you don't over pour and add $$ to your bowl.
It's not a bad idea to "meal prep" for several meals while you are there! If you plan to make multiple salads, just go before the busy hours around 10-11am or after lunch.
Buffalo Bowl • $5.47 (tax included)
2 large tong servings of spinach — just fill your bowl up
1 scoop broccoli
1 scoop carrots
1/2 scoop red onion
4+ cucumber slices
1 scoop broccoli
1 scoop grape tomatoes
1 scoop blue cheese
1/2-3/4 cup buffalo chicken—just do about the size of your palm
No dressing needed. The buffalo sauce is plenty after you chop it!
Fruit & Chicken Bowl • $6.59 (tax included)
2 large tong servings of spinach or spring mix — just fill your bowl up
1 scoop broccoli
1/2 scoop red onion
1 scoop red cabbage
1 scoop feta cheese
1-2 scoops of red grapes
1/2 scoop almonds
2-3 scoops roasted chicken or turkey
For dressing use the CK Lemon Parm dressing or sometimes I bring my own J. Olive Co. Cranberry Pear Balsamic and Lime Oil—the mini bottles are perfect to keep in your car. This here is a salad a make at home all the time.
Taco Bowl • $7.76 (tax included)
2 large tong servings of romaine — just fill your bowl up
1/2 scoop red onion
1 scoop red bell pepper
1 scoop black beans
1 scoop corn
sprinkle of cilantro
1 scoop avocado
1 scoop pico de gallo
1 large spoonful of taco meat — portion out as needed.
salsa on the side for dressing
Mediterranean Bowl • $6.62 (tax included)
2 large tong servings of romaine or spring mix — just fill your bowl up
1/2 scoop red onion
1 scoop red bell pepper
1 scoop sun dried tomatoes
1 scoop feta cheese
1 scoop quinoa
1/2 scoop kalamata olives
2 roasted chicken, turkey or shrimp—portion out as needed.
2 pepperoncini peppers
Dressing option 1: CK Lemon Parm dressing.
Dressing option 2: Red wine vinegar and a small drizzle olive oil.