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Darlene Murphy
October 22, 2026
Looking for vegetarian food in Middleton? Whether you're grabbing lunch between meetings or picking up dinner on the way home, Forage Kitchen at 8430 Old Sauk Road has vegetarian grain bowls and salads, and some are vegan too.
Great meat-free meals bring together colorful vegetables, hearty grains, flavorful dressings, and delicious ingredients that make every bite worth the wait. The customizable combinations at Forage Kitchen make it easier to find a meal that matches your preferences.
Discover vegetarian grain bowls, fresh salads, vegan options, and convenient takeout ideas at Forage Kitchen in Middleton.
A satisfying vegetarian meal is as much about variety as it is about leaving out meat. Grains and legumes provide a hearty base, vegetables add color and texture, and toppings and dressings tie it all together.
When choosing healthy food, consider the full ingredient combination. Organic black rice, lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp poblano cabbage slaw, and flavorful dressings can make a meal feel varied and satisfying.
For a filling lunch or dinner, grain bowls offer an easy way to enjoy several ingredients in one meal. Forage Kitchen has a range of combinations featuring grains, vegetables, legumes, and flavorful toppings.
The Power Bowl combines organic black rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano cabbage slaw, guacamole, green onion, and avocado green goddess dressing. It brings together hearty grains, tender vegetables, crunchy slaw, and creamy avocado. It's vegan and gluten-free.
The Thai Bowl includes organic black rice, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli, carrots, warm sweet potato curry, cilantro, a lime wedge, and Thai basil dressing. It's vegan and gluten-free.
The Fiesta Bowl features organic black rice, southwest salsa, poblano cabbage slaw, mild cheddar, black bean dip, cilantro, tortilla crumbles, and salsa roja. It's a tasty option if you enjoy zesty flavors and crunch. If you’re looking for more protein, add citrus-glazed tofu. It's vegetarian and can be made vegan if you remove the cheddar and the salsa roja dressing (which includes honey).
The Mole Bowl pairs house-made mole with roasted sweet potatoes, pepitas, and feta over organic black rice, with pickled red onion, corn, and cilantro. It has feta, so it's vegetarian but not vegan.
The Cashew Bowl combines organic black rice, mixed greens, roasted broccoli and cauliflower, cucumber salad, toasted cashews, cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, and Thai cashew vinaigrette.
The dressing has honey, but can be swapped out to make this bowl vegan. It contains cashews and sesame, so check ingredient details if you have allergies.
For Mediterranean-inspired flavors, the Club Med Bowl features arugula, quinoa, muhammara, Mediterranean salad, golden raisins, feta, kalamata olives, cilantro, pita chips, and red wine vinaigrette. If you’re wondering what muhammara is, it’s a spread of roasted red peppers and walnuts.
Remove the feta cheese to make this dish vegan. And for those with nut allergies, it does contain walnuts.
Check the Forage Kitchen menu for current ingredients and availability.
Searching for salads near me in Middleton? Forage Kitchen offers salads with vegetables, toppings, and dressings.
The Local Roots Salad has mixed greens, arugula, roasted beets, pickled red onion, roasted Brussels sprouts, candied walnuts, roasted sweet potatoes, feta, and maple balsamic dressing. Remove the feta cheese, and this dish can also be vegan. Also, those with allergies should note the walnuts here, too.
You can also build a custom bowl using bases such as mixed greens, kale, spinach, romaine, or organic black rice, then choose from available vegetables, plant-based proteins, and dressings.
Vegetarian and vegan aren't interchangeable. Vegetarian meals can include cheese and honey, while vegan meals leave out anything from animals. Several bowls above are vegetarian but not vegan because of cheese or honey.
Forage Kitchen's Power Bowl is vegan, and you can customize bowls to control your combination. Available plant-based ingredients include lentils, tofu, and falafel.
If you're ordering a custom bowl, check the dressing too. Thai Cashew and Salsa Roja, for example, are vegetarian but not vegan, and the nutritional information PDF marks every dressing. Questions about a specific ingredient? Ask the team at the Middleton location.
Sometimes lunch needs to fit between meetings, or dinner needs to be simple after a long day. Grain bowl and salad takeout offers convenient ways to enjoy a flavorful meal at home or on the go.
Forage Kitchen's Middleton location offers online ordering, pickup, and delivery options. You'll find it at 8430 Old Sauk Road, Middleton, WI 53562. Check the Middleton location page for current hours and how to order ahead for pickup or delivery.
Forage Kitchen in Middleton offers vegetarian-friendly grain bowls, salads, and customizable meals. Check the current menu for ingredients and options.
Yes. The Power Bowl and Thai Bowl are vegan, and you can customize bowls with plant-based ingredients. Check sauces, dressings, and other components to confirm they meet your needs.
Forage Kitchen's Middleton location offers online ordering for pickup or delivery, and you can eat in at 8430 Old Sauk Road. For ordering tips, see Ordering Ahead vs. Walking In: How to Skip the Lunch Rush at Forage Kitchen.
All of the bowls on the menu can be customized. In addition, Forage offers a Make Your Own Bowl, allowing you to choose your own bases, vegetables, proteins, and dressings. For a vegetarian or vegan protein, add citrus roasted tofu or oven-baked falafel.
From hearty grain bowls to fresh salads, vegetarian food can offer plenty of flavor, texture, and variety. Forage Kitchen's menu makes it easy to choose a combination that fits your appetite, whether you're stopping by for lunch or picking up dinner. Order online. For pickup or delivery, or stop by our Middleton location at 8430 Old Sauk Road.
Darlene Murphy is Vice President of Brand Development at Forage Kitchen. A veteran of both restaurant and retail marketing, she makes sure everyone knows and loves the Forage Kitchen vibe and is focused on strengthening the brand, menu innovation and creating a community for both existing and new guests.
