• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
College Magazine logo

College Magazine

College Life, Dating, Career & Campus Advice

  • Colleges
    • College Guides
    • College Rankings
    • Campus Life
      • Academics
      • Dating
      • Freshman Year
      • Health
      • Social Change
      • Party
    • Find Your College
  • Majors
    • All Majors
    • Most Popular Majors
    • Choosing a Major
  • Intern
    • Internship Directory
    • How to Get an Internship
    • How to Write a Resume
    • How to Write a Cover Letter
    • How to Interview
    • How to Network
    • Career 101
    • Find Your Passion Career
  • Money
    • How to Make Money
    • How to Save Money
    • How to Get a Job
    • Credit Cards 101
    • FAFSA
    • Ramen Project
  • Travel
    • Study Abroad
    • College Spring Break
    • How to Travel Cheap
    • Things to Do
  • Shop
    • College Magazine Shop
    • Gift Guides
    • College Packing List
Home » Latest Posts » Top 10 On-Campus Salads at George Washington University 
Food Life

Top 10 On-Campus Salads at George Washington University 

Facebook Tweet
salad
peakpx.com
Ciara Regan   December 23, 2019  (Updated: June 6, 2020)

In recent years, the fast-spreading health food trend made its way all the way to Washington, D.C. If you study at George Washington University and want to hop on the bandwagon but don’t know where to start, read about the top ten salads on campus to try–all under $20.

Forget everything you thought you knew about salads and start fresh by eating fresh this year. 

1. Sweetgreen: Harvest Bowl

Vegetables at a market
pexels.com

This year-round bowl starts with a bed of chopped kale, topped with roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese and white rice to make it warm and hearty. Before the salad gets tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, almonds, goat cheese and chicken (or tofu) mix together to create the perfect, filling salad.“I love that it has goat cheese and chicken in it! It also has apples, and I get it over spinach with added sweet potatoes so it’s full of essential vitamins. For a salad, it’s super filling, which makes it hurt a little less to shell out so much money on glorified rabbit food,” George Washington University junior Morgan Islam said. For the more advanced salad eater, try this warm bowl.

2. Devon and Blakely: Make your own salad bar

Ciara Regan

First pick your lettuce from a shelf of pre-mixed greens, romaine and spinach. Then, deliver your choice of lettuce to the person behind the counter, whom you instruct to mix in your choice of salad ingredients. Choose from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables that vary year-round to seasoned meats, all finished with any salad dressing you choose. To get creative with your health foods, head to Devon and Blakely.

3. Chop’t: Cobb Salad

Ciara Regan

People know Chop’t salads for their ability to make you taste every ingredient in each bite. In the Cobb, you get a bit of every flavor, with grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, blue cheese, fresh grapes, all on romaine. Balling on a budget? Many students stretch a salad from Chop’t to two meals because of their size. Bonus: Chop’t offers a 15% off deal to GW students. So, head to Chop’t to watch them slice up your salad for under $20.

4. Sweetgreen: Chicken and Brussels (seasonal)

upload.wikimedia.org

Seasoned Brussel sprouts and chicken, roasted sweet potatoes and walnuts come together in a bowl described as the pinnacle of autumn eating, all tossed in a cranberry vinaigrette. “It’s less basic than the Harvest Bowl but still great,” George Washington University sophomore Adriana Rochelle said. To step out of your comfort zone, try this brussel sprout salad. It does not disappoint.

5. Build your own with ingredients from Whole Foods

unsplash.com

To save money and experiment on your own with salad-making, head to the Whole Foods fresh produce section and pick up some of your favorite fruits and vegetables. You can season and cook your veggies or opt to mix them in raw to save calories. Who says a salad you made yourself can’t taste delicious?


trending

467

10 Student Organizations Breaking the Mold at Berkeley

184

Top 10 Spots Around Emerson College to Get Inspired

162

Top 10 Ways to Spot a UT Austin Alum


6. Sweetgreen: Hummus Tahina

http://grapplergourmet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Hummus2.jpg

The ingredients in this salad consist of healthy, low-calorie options that fill you up. Falafel, feta, tomatoes and shredded onions, paired with tahini dressing, all rest on a bed of kale and romaine. Tip: add a hard-boiled egg mixed in; it goes well with tahini dressing and adds some extra protein.

7. Panera: Thai Chicken Salad

www.flickr.com

While most know Panera for its bread, their salads can turn into a healthy alternative (or addition). Edamame, cashews, roasted peppers and seasoned chicken all come together to form this hearty and fresh salad. Students love the healthy, affordable bowl that pairs great with a bowl of tomato soup and bread.

8. Chop’t: Mexican Caesar

Ciara Regan

For a spicy take on a traditional caesar, head to Chop’t. The chain’s mission of bringing creative, inspired flavors, ingredients and food sparked this classic twist. It includes cotija cheese, jalapeno peppers, romaine lettuce and tortilla chips, all mixed together, tossed and chopped for you to enjoy. “Each bite has a little bit of everything, and if you choose the right toppings, it can be a very healthy and filling meal,” George Washington University sophomore Adriana Vergara said. Again, this salad’s leftovers stay fresh for a quick between-classes lunch the next day.

9. Flower Child: Turkey and Avocado Cobb

giphy.com

Flower Child has so many healthy options to choose from, especially salads. Their salads come out surprisingly large and extremely filling. Romaine lettuce rests under arugula, red cabbage, avocado, tomato, cucumber, crunchy corn, pickled onion and smoked almonds, all tossed together in gorgonzola vinaigrette .

10. Sweetgreen: Guacamole Greens

wikimedia.org

For those new to the world of salads, welcome to the classic Sweetgreen salad that deserves a mention. Avocado serves as the perfect, healthy addition to any salad, especially when mixed in with tortilla chips, tomatoes, chicken and a lime squeeze for an extra tang.“It’s the classic hearty salad, perfect for every season until you inevitably get sick of it and start eating it again after summer break,” George Washington University sophomore Emily Lamontagne said. If you want to dip your toes into the world of salads, head to Sweetgreen.

About Ciara Regan

Ciara is a journalism student at the George Washington University with a minor in French and Political Science. When she’s not studying, you can find her taking photos, traveling, reading or exploring D.C.

The Art of the Hot Girl Walk

I Used to Outrun My Feet

What I Wish I Had Known About Mental Health So I Wouldn’t Have to Call Myself a College Dropout

Ant-Man Opens the Doors for Marvel’s New Phase

10 Boba Tea Spots for Houston College Students

10 Ways to Have Fun with Your Friends Indoors

Do You Actually Care, Or Do You Want to Look Like You Do?

unsplash.com

Top Ten Inspirational Quotes from Your Favorite Sports TV Shows

I lived with my three best friends. Here’s how it went.

Previous Post:Top 10 Things to Do in Greece in 10 Days
Next Post:Try Out a Niche Club Your Freshman Year, I Did

colleges

  • College Guides
  • College Rankings
  • Campus life
  • Academics
  • Dating
  • Freshmen Year
  • Health
  • Party

majors

  • All College Majors
  • Most Popular Majors
  • Choosing a Major

intern

  • Internships Directory
  • How to Write a Resume
  • How to Write a Cover Letter
  • How to Interview
  • How to Get an Internship
  • How to Network

money

  • How to Make Money
  • How to Save Money
  • How to Get a Job
  • Credit Cards 101
  • College Loans

travel

  • Study Abroad
  • College Spring Break
  • How to Travel Cheap
  • Things to Do

shop

  • College Packing List
  • Gift Guides
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS Feed
  • Twitter
  • About Us
  • Team
  • Write
  • Apply
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sign Up
  • Advertise
  • My Account
  • Cart

College Magazine logo

Copyright © 2023 Powered by BizBudding