Chopt's build-your-own format was basically made for vegetarians, with roasted tofu, chickpea falafel, and nine vegan dressings to choose from, so you're building a full meal in one pass through the line.
Last verified: 2026-07-24
Chopt: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review
Chopt runs on a build-your-own system, so the smartest way to eat vegetarian here is to think in ingredients rather than preset salad names. Between the proteins and dressings, there’s enough to build a full meal in under two minutes, without needing to hunt through preset options.
What to order at Chopt
Roasted Tofu and Chickpea Falafel are both vegan proteins, and Hummus, Chickpeas, and Black Beans work as vegan add-ins too. The Hummus Crunch Wrap is a preset option that’s officially labeled vegan, and the Caprese Sandwich is officially vegetarian, though it isn’t vegan because of the mozzarella. All six base greens and most of the vinaigrettes, including Lemon Tahini, Mexican Goddess, and Carrot Miso, are vegan, so a fully plant-based salad is one of the easiest builds on this whole site.
What to watch out for
The Creamy Caesar, Mexican Caesar, and Basil Caesar dressings need a closer look, since they carry dairy and egg, and classic Caesar recipes typically add anchovy on top of that. The Smoky Bacon Russian Dressing contains real bacon, so skip it outright. Dairy cheeses like goat, feta, parmesan, cotija, pepper jack, and blue are vegetarian only, not vegan. And obviously, chicken, steak, salmon, shrimp, turkey, and bacon proteins are off the table no matter how you build the rest of your salad.