You know the one.
By Annie Campbell Updated October 01, 2020
The Kardashian empire has given us everything from beauty lines, top-notch memes, and endless hours of guilty-pleasure reality TV. But as the show comes to an end after 20 seasons, it seems their impact on the food world is summed up in a single dish (or plastic bowl rather): the Kardashian Salad.
If you’ve seen a single episode of KUWTK, it is very likely you’ve seen the sisters shaking the life out of their giant salad bowls, or munching on lettuce through deep conversations about vacations to Maui or the latest family wedding. Fans have seen this staple meal for years, and finally we have an answer to the question, What the heck is in that salad??
The Kardashians’ go-to bowl comes from a local health food restaurant called Health Nut, which the Kardashians have been frequenting for years. Surprisingly, this is a pretty casual neighborhood spot, selling their signatures salads and wraps for just over $10.
The most common order from the Kardashian crew is the Chinese Chicken Salad. The salad is made up of chopped romaine lettuce, shredded chicken breast, shredded carrots, pickled ginger, chow mein noodles, and a creamy sesame dressing. If you don’t trust any old dressing you find in stores to mimic the same Kardashian salad flavor, you can actually order the exact dressing (called The Sesame) from the Health Nut website. To assemble, all you have to do is combine all of the above ingredients in the bowl or container of your choosing, and get to munching.
By the way, I have to give them credit—their signature salad shake probably is the best method for achieving ideal dressing coverage.
To complete the order, the sisters often add a Mango Iced Greentini, which is a refreshing combo of green tea, mango, and honey powder. It also happens to be the restaurant's most popular drink.
So, what did I think? The first time I tried making my own version of the salad at home, I thought, “Huh, pretty tasty. Probably not good enough to eat again, but good flavor and texture.” However, as the week went on, and I found all the ingredients left in my fridge, I began to make it again and again and again. Before I knew it, I had eaten this salad 4 NIGHTS IN A ROW. And you should know, I am the furthest thing from a salad person.
The Chinese Chicken Salad worked its magic powers over me, and somehow I ate this salad on repeat without ever getting bored or fatigued. The shredded chicken had enough protein to keep me full, while the crunch of the chow mein noodles offered enough texture to feel satisfying. Even without the exact dressing (I used this creamy sesame from Whole Foods), I was hooked. All that to say, I finally understand how the Kardashians can eat the same salad for almost the entirety of a 20-season TV show.
Now please excuse me while I go buy more lettuce and rotisserie chicken to make dinner tonight.
FAQs
If you haven't heard of Health Nut, you probably known them more famously as the “Kardashian salads” that they are always eating/shaking around on their show (in case you aren't a fan of the show, the Kardashians' go-to order is the Chinese chicken salad and the mango iced greentini).
What is the Kim Kardashian salad? ›
This viral La Scala Chopped Salad was made famous by none other than the Kardashians, so you know I needed to give it a try. All of the great flavours from an Italian cold cut but in a salad format. The best part is how customizable it is; grab what you love, give it a quick chop, and enjoy!
What drink do the Kardashians always eat? ›
What Teas Do The Kardashians Drink? Now first I should say you can get green iced tea at Starbucks or whatever, but it's just not the same as this Kardashian GREEN MANGO TEA. To be exact it's called an ICED GREEN MANGOTINI, since we're getting specific.
What is the Kardashian diet? ›
Specifically, Kardashian followed the “Atkins 40” diet, eating 40 grams (1.4 ounces) of net carbs, three 113-170 gram servings of protein, and two to four servings of fat per day. She also drank eight cups of water every day and treated herself to an Atkins peanut butter cup on occasion.
What does Kim Kardashian eat every morning? ›
Here's Exactly What Kim Kardashian Has for Breakfast, Lunch and...
- Kim Kardashian, 42, is only getting healthier and better about her diet with age. ...
- Kardashian enjoys a chia pudding or acai bowl with tea for a typical breakfast. " ...
- A typical lunch for Kardashian is fish or chicken with vegetables and spinach salad.
OK, yes, a bowl of salad is not groundbreaking. However, the Kardashians made them famous because of their very particular way of preparing them. The impossibly glamorous women take their huge plastic bowls of leaves and shake them to (we assume) evenly distribute any dressing or extra ingredients.
What salad does khloe eat? ›
The most common order from the Kardashian crew is the Chinese Chicken Salad. The salad is made up of chopped romaine lettuce, shredded chicken breast, shredded carrots, pickled ginger, chow mein noodles, and a creamy sesame dressing.
Who is the healthiest Kardashian? ›
Kourtney has certainly lived up to her title as “health freak” of the Kardashian family.
What fruit does Kim Kardashian eat? ›
Kim: Morning Snack
Another plant-based treat Kim loves to eat is an acai bowl. She showed off one of her concoctions on social media, complete with mangoes, strawberries, banana, blueberries, and chia seeds.
Do the Kardashian sisters drink alcohol? ›
Sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner expressed their shock that their older sisters had never had one of the most common alcoholic beverages. "Beer is the best thing ever," says Kylie. "That's crazy," says Kendall. In 2022, Kim revealed that she had begun drinking again after abstaining for several years.
Kourtney's a full-on vegan, while Khloé eats only chicken breast and turkey when it comes to protein. Kim, meanwhile, doesn't mess with cilantro, and Kendall stays away from spicy peppers. Their many children, however, are a little more particular. “The kids are the finicky ones,” Chef K said.
What does Kourtney Kardashian eat every morning? ›
Energising Mornings
To kickstart her day, Kourtney enjoys refreshing and nourishing beverages such as her signature avocado shake or banana smoothie with vegan protein powders to add an extra boost. Additionally, she indulges in a matcha latte made with almond milk, providing her with a natural energy boost.
Why do Kardashians shake their salad? ›
OK, yes, a bowl of salad is not groundbreaking. However, the Kardashians made them famous because of their very particular way of preparing them. The impossibly glamorous women take their huge plastic bowls of leaves and shake them to (we assume) evenly distribute any dressing or extra ingredients.
