How to Build a High-Protein CAVA Bowl

Choose the protein first

Grilled chicken, harissa honey chicken, grilled steak, braised lamb, spicy lamb meatballs, glazed salmon, and falafel each bring different protein, fat, sodium, and calorie profiles. If protein is the priority, start with the main and then build the rest of the order around it.

In this site snapshot, several main proteins land in the low-to-high twenties for grams of protein per listed serving. Curated bowls with chicken or steak can reach higher totals because the full meal includes protein from grains, spreads, feta, and other ingredients.

• Grilled Chicken: 28g protein per listed serving.
• Harissa Honey Chicken: 26g protein per listed serving.
• Spicy Lamb Meatballs: 24g protein per listed serving.
• Grilled Steak or Glazed Salmon: 23g protein per listed serving.

Add supportive bases and spreads

Black lentils can add meaningful protein and fiber, while greens help keep the bowl lighter. Rice can fit a high-protein bowl too, especially if you want a more substantial meal, but the total calories and carbs will increase.

Hummus, tzatziki, Crazy Feta, and other spreads can add flavor and some protein, but they also affect fat, sodium, and calories. Use the calculator when you are stacking multiple spreads and toppings.

Balance protein with the full nutrition picture

A high-protein order is not automatically low-sodium, low-calorie, or allergen-safe. Proteins, dressings, feta, olives, pickles, and prepared toppings can add sodium quickly, so review the full meal rather than focusing on protein alone.

For allergy, ingredient, medical, or strict diet decisions, use official CAVA nutrition and allergen resources and ask restaurant staff before ordering.