Healthy picks at CAVA

A green bowl can still bring the salt.

Salad halo

Fewer calories than Chicken + Rice. Same sodium.

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CAVA meals under 650 calories, best protein first

Top pick: Grilled Steak, 170 calories with 23 g protein and 0 g fiber.

#	Item	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium
1	Grilled Steak	170	23 g	0 g	280 mg
2	Braised Lamb	210	24 g	1 g	450 mg
3	Grilled Chicken	250	28 g	1 g	670 mg
4	Harissa Honey Chicken	260	26 g	2 g	670 mg
5	Spicy Lamb Meatballs	300	24 g	1 g	680 mg
6	Glazed Salmon	320	23 g	0 g	630 mg
7	Greek Salad Bowl	580	37 g	8 g	1,810 mg
8	Steak + Harissa Bowl	620	37 g	7 g	1,830 mg

Sorted by protein per calorie. Sodium over 1,500 mg in red.

Source: CAVA nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with CAVA.

Is CAVA healthy?

It can fit a balanced meal. Start with greens, grilled chicken and lentils. Dips, dressings and sides add to the total.

Is the CAVA Greek Salad Bowl healthy?

It has 37 g protein and 8 g fiber, but 1,810 mg sodium. Greens do not make it low sodium.

What is a healthy drink at CAVA?

Unsweetened black tea and jasmine green tea have no sugar. Classic Lemonade has 66 g in a small outside California.

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