Bowl Spotlight

CAVA Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl: Is It Worth Ordering?

The CAVA Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl is a sweet-savory salmon bowl with 700 calories, 36g protein, and 1,860mg sodium in the current dataset. It is best for people who want seafood, fresh toppings, and a brighter dressing flavor.

This is a supplementary bowl spotlight. For full salmon nutrition, use the Glazed Salmon page. For full bowl rankings, use the CAVA bowls guide.

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Customized Nutrition
700
Calories
1860
Sodium (mg)
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💡 Dietitian Tip: Swapping brown rice for greens cuts calories by 275 and sodium by 235mg, making this a much lighter meal.

What Comes in the Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl?

The Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl includes glazed salmon, brown rice, spinach, tzatziki, red pepper hummus, Persian cucumber, feta, tomato + onion, sumac slaw, and strawberry sesame dressing. CAVA introduced this bowl as one of its salmon-based menu options alongside the Salmon + Yogurt Dill Bowl.

✓ Glazed Salmon ✓ Brown Rice ✓ SuperGreens/Spinach ✓ Tzatziki ✓ Red Pepper Hummus ✓ Persian Cucumber ✓ Feta Cheese ✓ Tomato + Onion ✓ Sumac Slaw ✓ Strawberry Sesame Dressing

Nutrition Summary

Item Calories Protein Carbs Fat Sodium
Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl 700 36g 46g 43g 1860mg

This bowl is a full meal, not a light add-on. It has strong protein from salmon, but the sodium is high enough to matter if you are watching salt.

Flavor Profile

How It Tastes

The bowl has a sweet, savory, creamy, and fresh flavor profile. Glazed salmon gives the main savory flavor. Strawberry Sesame Dressing adds a sweeter finish. Tzatziki, cucumber, spinach, and tomato help keep the bowl fresh. Feta and red pepper hummus add creaminess and saltiness. Choose this bowl if you like seafood with a slightly sweet dressing.

Who Should Order

Order this bowl if you want:

🐟 A salmon-based CAVA bowl
🍓 A sweet-savory flavor profile
💪 A full meal with solid protein (36g)
🥬 A fresher alternative to chicken or lamb
🥣 Creamy, tangy, and bright ingredients

Who Should Skip

Skip this bowl if you avoid:

🚫 Fish / Seafood
🥛 Dairy / Milk (Feta & Tzatziki)
🫘 Sesame (Dressing & Hummus)
🧂 High-sodium meals (1,860mg)
🍯 Sweet dressings on savory bowls

* The bowl includes salmon, dairy-based ingredients, and sesame-based dressing components, so check the latest allergen guide before ordering if you have allergies.

Tips

Easy Customization Tips

1 Choose more greens if you want the bowl to feel lighter.
2 Remove feta if you want less dairy flavor.
3 Use less dressing if you want a less sweet finish.
4 Keep the salmon if protein is the main reason you are ordering this bowl.
5 Avoid adding pita chips or extra dressing if you want to keep the bowl from becoming too heavy.

FAQ

Bowl FAQ

How many calories are in the CAVA Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl?

The CAVA Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl has 700 calories in the current dataset. It is a full meal-size bowl.

How much protein is in the Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl?

The Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl has 36g protein. Most of the main protein comes from glazed salmon.

Is the Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl low sodium?

No, the Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl is not low sodium. The current dataset lists it at 1,860mg sodium.

What allergens are in the Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl?

The main listed allergen concerns are fish, milk, and sesame. Always check CAVA’s latest allergen guide before ordering.

Is the Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl better than the Salmon + Yogurt Dill Bowl?

It depends on flavor preference. Choose Salmon + Strawberry Sesame for a sweeter, brighter bowl. Choose Salmon + Yogurt Dill for a cooler, more savory bowl.