CAVA Splendid Greens: Ingredients, Nutrition & Availability
If you’ve scrolled past “Splendid Greens” on the CAVA base list and wondered what’s actually in it, you’re not alone, it’s one of the least-explained items on the whole menu. Here’s exactly what it’s made of, how it stacks up against Super Greens and Power Greens, and whether it’s still available in 2026.
CAVA Splendid Greens: Ingredients, Nutrition & Availability
| Nutrient | Amount (1 serving) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 20 |
| Total Fat | 0gFF |
| Sodium | 20mg |
| Total Carbs | 4g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 1g |
What’s Actually In CAVA Splendid Greens
SplendidGreens® is CAVA’s trademarked name for a chopped blend of romaine lettuce, radicchio, escarole, chicory/endive, and cabbage. Unlike the mellow, crisp romaine or baby spinach bases, this mix leans into the chicory family, radicchio, escarole, and endive are all related bitter greens, giving it a noticeably more peppery, slightly bitter edge than CAVA’s other base options.
That bitterness is intentional: it’s built to hold up against bold, acidic, or spicy toppings like harissa, pickled onions, and skhug without disappearing the way milder greens can.
🌱 Diet notes: Naturally vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Contains no common allergens on its own.
Is CAVA Splendid Greens Still Available in 2026?
Here’s the honest answer: we don’t have a confirmed yes or no, and we’re not going to pretend otherwise.
CAVA has not issued any public statement announcing that Splendid Greens has been discontinued. Its January 2026 “largest menu launch ever” press release introduced Power Greens as a new base option, it did not mention removing Splendid Greens. However, CAVA’s own current allergen and base listings that we’ve cross-checked no longer include it alongside Arugula, Romaine, Baby Spinach, Power Greens, and SuperGreens, and there’s genuine customer confusion circulating online about whether it’s still offered.
Our best read: availability may currently vary by location, or it may be in the process of being phased out without a formal announcement. If you’ve ordered it recently at your local CAVA, we’d genuinely like to know, this section will be updated as soon as we have clearer confirmation either way.
CAVA Splendid Greens vs. Super Greens
Both are leafy, low-calorie bases, but they land pretty differently in flavor and texture. Whether you’re comparing for keto macros or just deciding which base fits your bowl better, here’s how they actually stack up:
| Splendid Greens | SuperGreens | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Romaine, radicchio, escarole, chicory/endive, cabbage | Raw cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale |
| Calories (1 serving) | 20 | 35 (per 11.5g) |
| Carbs | 4g | 7g |
| Fiber | 3g | 5g |
| Protein | 1g | 3g |
| Flavor profile | Peppery, mildly bitter, crisp | Hearty, earthy, crunchy |
| Best for | Cutting through rich, spicy, or creamy toppings | Adding volume and substance to a lighter bowl |
CAVA Splendid Greens vs. Power Greens
| Splendid Greens | Power Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Romaine, radicchio, escarole, chicory/endive, cabbage | Butter lettuce, baby kale, spinach, heritage greens |
| Launched | Original base lineup | January 2026 |
| Flavor profile | Peppery, bitter, crisp | Tender, mild, mellow |
| Best for | Bold, spicy, or acidic bowl builds | Lighter, milder bowl builds |
An independently verified exact calorie count for Power Greens isn’t yet available across major nutrition databases as of this writing — check CAVA’s app for the most current figure at your location.
Best Bowl Pairings for Splendid Greens
Because Splendid Greens brings natural bitterness, it works best paired with something rich or sweet to balance it out:
- Harissa Honey Chicken + Crazy Feta — the sweetness of the honey glaze plays directly against the bitter greens
- Braised Lamb + Tzatziki — cool, creamy tzatziki mellows the peppery bite
- Falafel + Hummus + Skhug — a fully vegan build where the herby heat of skhug complements rather than competes
Copycat Splendid Greens Salad (Make It at Home)
CAVA doesn’t publish its exact prep method, so this is a copycat built to match the ingredient blend and texture — not an official CAVA recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup radicchio, thinly sliced
- 1 cup escarole, chopped
- 1 cup endive, chopped
- ½ cup green cabbage, shredded
Instructions:
- Wash and thoroughly dry all greens, excess water will water down any dressing you add.
- Chop romaine and escarole into bite-sized pieces; thinly slice the radicchio and endive so their bitterness is spread evenly rather than concentrated in large pieces.
- Shred the cabbage finely for texture consistency with the rest of the mix.
- Toss everything together in a large bowl.
- Dress lightly right before serving, a Greek vinaigrette or garlic dressing works well to balance the bitterness.
Storage: Keeps 2–3 days in a sealed container in the fridge, undressed. Dress only what you’ll eat immediately.
