Sweetgreen announced its first major entree category expansion in three years, bringing craveable protein plates nationwide, including Miso Glazed Salmon, Southwest Chicken Fajita and Hot Honey Chicken. Available on October 24, 2023, the category expansion builds upon a menu of beloved signature salads and warm bowls, offering new flavor profiles and hearty proteins that feel as good to eat as they taste. The category expansion of protein plates is part of Sweetgreen's long-term strategy to appeal to more customers at dinner.

Tapping into these Sweetgreen fan requests, the new protein plates offer up heartier portions and bold flavors to spice up customers' order rotation. Real Ingredients, Big Flavor: The chef-crafted entrees amp up the flavor and double the protein serving on each plate. Featuring a hefty portion of over 30 grams of protein cooked in extra virgin olive oil, protein plates are dressed with savory sauces and a filling 2x portion of grains that fans crave.

The trio includes: The Miso Glazed Salmon Plate, inspired by a deconstructed sushi roll, features a hearty piece of miso glazed Atlantic salmon on a bed of nori-seasoned white rice complemented with pickled onions, cucumbers and half anocado topped with crispy onions and Sweetgreen's signature Spicy Cashew sauce. The Southwest Chicken Fajita Plate, introduces a new herb roasted chicken to the menu, accompanied by fajita vegetables, shredded cabbage, a double portion of white rice with umami seasoning, and black beans for additional protein and topped with Sweetgreen's Lime Cilantro Jalapeno Vinaigrette and a drizzle of crema for a perfectly balanced combination of heat and tang in every bite. The Hot Honey Chicken Plate, first introduced in a menu pilot a few years back, has long reigned as a menu favorite with Sweetgreen fans everywhere.

Now, the craveable dish is getting a revamp with a new, larger portion of juicy, herb roasted chicken, accompanied by a double serving of herbed quinoa, warm roasted sweet vegetables and veggie slaw, topped with crispy onions and a side of Sweetgreen's signature Hot Honey Mustard Dressing for dipping and slathering. Along with the menu expansion, Sweetgreen is announcing that summer standout salads and bowls are here to stay. The BBQ Chicken Salad and Italian Chopped Salad will now round out Sweetgreen's core lineup, and the Elote Bowl will be available online, bringing customer-selected favorites to menus all year long.

Last week, Sweetgreen announced that it is partnering with extra virgin olive oil suppliers Bari Olive Oil Company and Texas Olive Ranch as its cooking oil for all proteins, grains and veggies. As the company continues to innovate its menu, Sweetgreen is also exploring implementing avocado oil as an additional cooking oil. Earn Rewards with Sweetpass and Sweetpass+: protein plates are available in-store and through the Sweetgreen app for Sweetpass members nationwide.

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