I love to cook—I even graduated from culinary school. But that doesn’t mean I always want to cook, especially weekday lunches. Too-healthy salads feel uninspired, but heavier dishes send me into an afternoon slump. A conundrum. So when I heard that Sakara, the plant-based meal delivery brand targeted to wellness enthusiasts (we’re talking the “hot girl walk” crowd) was partnering with Factor, another healthy prepared meal service beloved by macros counters and self-professed gym rats, with a line of salads, I was enthusiastic. Maybe these veggie-packed, nutrient-dense bowls would have enough protein and flavor pizzazz to satisfy both my energy needs and my palate.
I tried the new salads to see if the collaboration lived up to its promise. Here’s what you need to know.
What is the Sakara x Factor collab all about?
Sakara takes a “food as medicine” approach to its meal kit offerings. All its meals are fully vegan, and in addition to ready-to-eat dishes like Microbiome Mojo Salads and Serotonin Glow Parfaits, Sakara also sells supplements aimed at supporting your sleep, stress, and metabolism.
Factor, which is owned by HelloFresh, makes heat-and-eat meals that emphasize protein. They typically feature a starch, vegetable, and a center-of-the-plate meat, poultry, or fish—think, Tuscan Pesto Baked Salmon and Truffle Butter Filet Mignon.
The new collaboration includes nine salads that differ from both brands’ regular offerings. For the first time, you can get animal protein in a Sakara meal, and the bowls feature more leafy greens and fresh veggies than the typical Factor menu item.
The salads range from 350–620 calories per serving, and most contain well over 30 grams of protein and up to 12 grams of fiber.
What’s on the menu?
The Sakara x Factor lineup rotates weekly and includes the following bowls:
Five-Spice Tofu Noodle SaladSpiced Chickpea Chaat SaladMiso Edamame Tofu SaladAsian Crunch Chicken SaladChipotle Chicken Pasta SaladChicken Taco Bowl SaladChicken Shawarma SaladBuffalo Chicken SaladTahini Lentil Chicken Salad
As with most meal deliveries, the salads are sent in a cardboard box kept cold with cool packs. Each salad is packaged in a thoughtfully designed plastic container. To keep the ingredients crisp, the greens are separated from the cooked and moist toppings that could cause them to get soggy.
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