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Your Order: Garden Of Lettuce Salad
When it comes to eating insanely fresh vegetables, Rustic Canyon is a place that deserves a permanent spot on your list. So it comes as no surprise that this fancy-ish spot in Santa Monica has a salad good enough to cross the 405 on a weekday. The Garden of Lettuce is pretty simple , but everything tastes like it was picked that day and the shallot vinaigrette is something we cant stop thinking about. Its not big enough to be a solo entree, but you should put this on the table as a starter.
Your Order: Kale Salad
Jame Enoteca is one of our favorite places to eat pasta in the South Bay. Or anywhere, for that matter. But if you come to the tiny Italian spot in El Segundo and only concentrate on rigatoni, youre missing out on one of the better dishes on the entire menu – the kale salad. We could point to the razor thin chop on the kale itself, or the slightly pungent parmesan cheese, or the sweet and spicy almond vinaigrette lightly dressed throughout. But what makes this salad great arent the individual elements – its the balance of everything together, taking this dish from being just another kale salad to one you intentionally seek out.
Your Order: Tum Kha Noon
Taco Bell’s Cantina Power Bowl With Chicken
Calories: 490Greens: This lettuce is like a romantic comedy… kind of sad and kind of funny, and also featuring Julia Roberts.Protein: The chicken is lumpy and fits the Border’s reputation for nebulous meat quality, but actually tastes smokey and healthy.Extras: Black beans, rice, partially melted cheese, and an optional package of fire sauce round things out. None of them are worth putting in your mouth.Overall:Taco Bell’s offering begs an important question: what differentiates a bowl from a salad? More research is required, but I think the answer is rice. It’s commendable for this chain to try to shed its gluttonous image for a moment while sticking to its marketing tone, but until a Doritos Locos salad is a thing, we’ll stick with the good stuff.
Chipotle Custom Salad Bowl
Calories: Varies
The Salad:
Chipotle doesnt rank highly for us in any category, even Mexican style fast food, but its hard to deny that they make a pretty great salad. Or rather, we should say, you make a really great salad because youre in charge of putting this thing together. Because of that, this entry will be less of a review of the actual salad and more a suggestion for how I think you should build one out.
Doing it right is simple: you start with a bed of romaine unfortunate, but thats what Chipotle gives you . From there, things look up with your choice of black or pinto beans , and then fajitas, which you should definitely get.
Add your protein of choice to that , and youre already looking at a pretty decent salad. But youre going to take it to the next level by adding corn, guacamole, a light spoonful of the salsa of your choice, and of course, cheese. This is hands down the best cheese youre going to find on any salad in fast food, period. Its freshly grated Monterey jack sweet, salty, and a little nutty. The cheese beats every salad ranked ahead of this one, but unfortunately for Chipotle, this isnt a cheese ranking.
The salad is served alongside a honey vinaigrette. Its sweet with a nice subtle tang. The only thing really holding this salad back is the romaine. Yes, we know weve been beating this drum and we admit romaine is better than iceberg lettuce, but on its own it still sucks.
The Bottom Line:
Find your nearest Chipotle here.
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Celery Salad With Apples
Heres a surprisingly delicious salad idea that deserves a spot on your plate: celery salad! The name doesnt have quite the ring of say, potato salad. But this unique salad is so refreshing, youll become a convert from the first bite. Crunchy celery pairs perfectly with sweet apple, Parmesan shavings and a tangy vinaigrette. Its bright, its crunchy, its hydrating: it works for summer, and its perfect in the winter too.
Very Berry Salad At Anzie Blue
2111 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212 866-9545Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Located in the heart of Hillsboro Village, Anzie Blue offers everything from coffee and cocktails to CBD-infused goods. But with Chef Star Maye at the helm, the Anzie Blue menu wows, too. If youre in the mood for something on the lighter side, check out the Very Berry Salad, with Arcadian greens, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans, feta cheese, and red onions.
Fruit-forward and fabulous, the Very Berry Salad from Anzie Blue is both sweet and savory. Image: Mary Craven
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Indiana: Falafel Salad Bowl At Public Greens In Indianapolis
Indiana has always had fried food in the bag, but did you know the state can also make a superb vegan salad? This falafel salad bowl comes with a thick, creamy vegan ranch to layer over the mountain of moist Greek veggies. And it gets even better when you cut into those crispy falafel balls that give a final crunch to your meal.
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Delicata Squash And Pear Salad At Culaccino
104 E Main St, Franklin, TN 37064 435-3539Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 9:30 to 1 a.m. Sunday, 9:30 to 9 p.m.
Culaccino Italian Restaurant and Bar is Downtown Franklins resident eatery for handmade artisan pasta and delicious dishes like prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin and wood-fired pizzas. If youre looking to begin with an authentic and seasonal dish, we suggest the delicata squash and pear salad. Its a lovely mix of guanciale, parsnip, Aussie goat feta, pistachio, sorrel, and sherry vinaigrette.
Culaccino Italian Restaurant and Bar wows with its Delicata Squash and Pear Salad. Image: Culaccino Italian Restaurant and Bar
Heres to a healthy and delicious 2022!
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Zaxby’s The Grilled Cobb Zalad
It’s not the absolute worst, but this Southern chicken chain’s salad is delicious but far from nutritious. Buttered texas toast to accompany a salad is not the ideal meal when you want to eat clean.
“In terms of overall health, you could do worse at Zaxby’s than this Grilled Cobb Salad. It’s not as high in calories, saturated fat, or sodium as the Fried Cobb also on the menu,” says Garone. “I don’t consider its 7 grams of sugar a problem, as they come from fresh vegetables. I’d be more concerned about its milligrams of sodium, which takes up almost 80% of the recommended daily value.”
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Starbucks Grilled Chicken & Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad
You can find healthy drinksand healthy food at Starbucks. Youll find an unexpected blend of tastes and textures in this tasty salad. Its satisfying and nutrient-rich, containing 21 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber as well as vitamin C and calcium . Plus, its plated on a bed of peppery arugula giving you that cafe lunch feeling. If youre curious about tabbouleh , this is a great way to get a fast and filling introduction.
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The Best & Worst Fast
Everyone wants to be able to say that they’re trying to eat healthier when they opt for a bowl of lettuce at a sit-down restaurant or make one at home instead of boxed mac and cheese for the night. For the most part, fast-food salads can indeed be healthy, but that’s with the right base and right toppings. So we went on the hunt for the best fast-food salad out there.
When eating out, you have no idea what exactly is going on top of your greens and how much sugar you could be consuming, especially at fast-food spots. Without examining how healthy the ingredients are and assuming just because it’s green that it’s good, you could be eating something that is more unhealthy for you than a fast-food burger. Dressings are loaded with sugar, and the toppings of your favorite go-to can add to your sugary demise.
Sarah Garone, an NDTR, health writer, and blogger for A Love Letter To Food, let us know her thoughts on the worst salads you can get at fast-food spots.
We applaud the fast food industry for trying to put out something that will let you enjoy your favorite fast food spots with a little more green, but there are some you just shouldn’t attempt to go near.
“I found it interesting that many restaurant websites list nutrients only in numbers, without the percentages you would normally find on a nutrition label,” says Garone, about each salad’s nutrition information.
And while you’re thinking about fast food, here are 20 Ways to Cut 200 Calories From Your Fast Food Order.
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House Salad At Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 454-3634Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Known for its Texas-style barbecue, Butchertown Hall is one of Germantowns popular hotspots for tacos, smoked meats, and margaritas. However, if youre in the mood for a tasty starter, we recommend the house salad. It offers a beautiful array of pickled beets and onions, feta, sundried tomatoes, and sunflower seeds with green tomato-poppy dressing.
A colorful array, the house salad at Butchertown Hall is anything but ordinary. Image: Butchertown Hall
Seasonal Vegetable Salad At North Italia
Green Hills: 2159 Green Hills Village Dr, Nashville, TN 37215 622-7423Franklin: 4041 Aspen Grove Dr. Ste 100, Franklin, TN 37067 771-6850Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Whether youre hitting up North Italia in Franklin or Green Hills, there are several incredible salads on the menu that dont disappoint. Our favorite is the seasonal vegetable salad, which includes everything from butternut squash, seared Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale to pecorino cheese, farro, pistachios, and dates. Drizzled with white balsamic vinaigrette, its hearty and delicious. You can also order it with grilled salmon or chicken for added protein. Yum!
The seasonal vegetable salad from North Italia boasts grilled veggies galore. Image: North Italia
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Del Taco Signature Taco Salad With Fresh Guac
Calories: 510
The Salad:
When you hear Taco Salad, its fair to think youre going to be eating your salad out of a bowl made from an oversized fried tortilla. The kind you can break pieces off of and use as a makeshift spoon to eat your salad with. This isnt really that. Del Taco just served their salad with a side of salsa and threw some tortilla chips in it and called it a day.
Wed knock them down the ranking for that low effort if everything else here didnt work. Luckily, it does. The tortilla chips feel half-assed, but theyre appreciated, and perfect for utilizing to scoop up some guacamole and black beans from the bed of iceberg and romaine. Sour Cream acts as a dressing here, but I think its not needed with the serving of guacamole and salsa they give you.
Instead of throwing tomatoes into this salad, Del Taco did one better and included Pico de Gallo as well as some fresh cilantro weaved in with the iceberg and romaine, giving the salad a fresh aftertaste. The shredded cheddar acts as a nice bit of garnish and the beef crumbles would be better swapped for chicken, but at the very least they add an interesting flavor to the whole thing.
If Del Taco had some roasted corn in here, this thing would be so much better.
The Bottom Line:
Pretty good, a few ingredients and substitutions away from being great.
Find your nearest Del Taco here.
Arby’s Roast Chicken Entre Salad
This salad is pretty impressive when it comes to nutrition facts. At just 250 calories, the green entrée has a hearty 25 grams of protein, just 14 grams of fat, and a mere 4 grams of sugar. The sodium is a bit high at 690 milligrams, which is nearly half of the 1,500 daily milligram limit experts recommend, but compared to other fast-food options, it’s actually not bad.
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Panera Fuji Apple Salad With Chicken
Panera is a great, healthy alternative to Burger King or McDonald’s. The chain’s fruit and fresh bread are great picks as sides in place of French fries. This salad, however, is a sneaky culprit with way too much sugar for our liking.
“This sweet salad is certainly tasty but its dressing makes it pretty high-sugar. To cut back, ask to have this salad dressed only lightly,” says Garone.
Nevada: Peanut Noodle Salad At Sabrinas West Street Kitchen In Reno
The next time youre visiting the lake in Reno, be sure to take a trip to Sabrinas West Street Kitchen for a one-of-a-kind meal. The peanut noodle salad is more than just another Thai salad. The sriracha soy dressing has a silky tang that soaks into their rice noodles and creates a lasting taste that is undeniably amazing with the peanuts and veggies.
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The Continental Salad At The Continental
1000 Broadway Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37203 622-3225Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. closed Sunday and Monday
Chef Sean Brock brings food to another level at The Continental, including his approach to salads. Vibrant color and seasonal ingredients abound in The Continental Salad, featuring pickled onion, alligator pear, fine herbs, and buttermilk for a subtle, rich flavor that delights.
Talk about a beautiful presentation! The Continental Salad at The Continental is a colorful sight to behold. Image: Emily Dorio
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Panera Bread: Bbq Salad With Chicken
Panera has tons of salad options, and while they are all delicious, this one reigns supreme in the low-cal category. Romaine lettuce and an adobo corn blend are tossed with BBQ ranch dressing and topped with grilled chicken and BBQ sauce. And yet, with all that, it still has the least fat and sodium of all the Panera salads.
Calories: 470
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Leana: A gem! Try the chicken salad and eggplant sandwich. Love, love, love!
Brian Clancy: The customer service. Guy recognized I was from out of town and pitched me on an amazing chicken salad potato and eggplant sandwich
Meenah: Get the apple cake! Super nice owners 🙂
Jess Bennett: Best salad bar – fresh colourful seasonal offerings. The curry chicken salad is delicious!
Jennifer Gray: Best curried chicken salad!
Rechie Valdez: They have the best soup, panini’s and pastries!
Emma Brooks: I super love the Curry Chicken Salad! So good!
Greg George: Home made marmalade and jams are the best
Ed N.: Looking for Irish breakkie with beans, seared tomato and soda bread? You found it!
Vivian: Their chicken caesar salad is TO DIE FOR
Jonavin: Great Mocha with real chocolate at the bottom. Love it
Kristina Kaidanovich: Best cappuccinos in town
Darwin Palma: The chopstick chicken salad is great! I have it almost every time!
Christine Otsuka: Love the hot house tomatoes on the California grilled chicken salad. Yum!
Darwin Palma: My favorite, the chopstick chicken salad, is not in the menu anymore, but I’m even happier with the Smiling Buddha salad!
Sheldon S: Delicious Thai Chicken Salad.
MJ Cha: Good bagels and latte. It’s nice to see couples and families eat here for brunch or breakfast in mornings.
Todd Burgess: Awesome coffee here
Susan: The Club Fred and chicken salad sandwiches are good. Mac and cheese not so much.
Arbys Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad
Arbys may not be the first place you think of to grab a fresh salad, but the Roast Turkey Farmhouse checks all the boxes, from taste to quality to nutrition. The salad features roast turkey, pepper bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, mixed lettuce, and shredded iceburg lettuce. You can top it with any of Arbys salad dressings like light Italian, Dijon Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Buttermilk Ranch.
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