Take a break from the meat sweats.
Yes, there are a billion places to go get barbecue and a big old cheeseburger in Austin. But truth be told, it's getting way too hot outside to end your meal near-comatose in a pile of shame and over-fullness. How about treating your body to something a little lighter? See our list of the best salad in Austin and look forward to feeling good after your meal.
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1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Whoever told you salads can't be decedent lied to you several times. The Texas Farm Chop Salad at Sour Duck on its own is already drool-worthy with Steelbow Farm greens, maple mustard vinaigrette, squash, gala apple, mole granola, and freaking queso fresco. Add to it some sliced avocado and fried chicken, and you'll be questioning why you "hated" salads for so long, denying gems like this from being your go-to order.
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2201 College Ave
Without a doubt, Vinaigrette's salads contain some of Austin's freshest vegetables. Vinaigrette's organic produce is light, crisp, and refreshing. And with a diverse menu that offers dishes like the Cherry Tart and Arugula Duck salads, Vinaigrette remains one of Austin's most satisfying organic eateries. But, of course, what salad would be complete without a refreshing beverage? Vinaigrette offers signature and unique cocktails like the Turmeric Mimosa or the Kale Mary.
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Various Locations
This health-conscious chain has a few locations in the Austin area, including one in the heart of downtown at the Frost Tower. Modern Market's salads can be ordered as a whole or half-plate. No halfhearted, forgettable menu addition can be found in the salad section at this cafe: from a Salmon Caesar to a Thai Coconut salad with peanut mango dressing, these dishes are loaded with veggies, nuts, and inventive dressings. The grain bowls are healthy heaven, too!
PHOTO CREDIT: Koriente
621 E 7th St
Started with the goal of making healthy but delicious food, Koriente serves Asian-inspired salads unlike any other restaurant in Austin. The menu offers a tasty array of salads containing ingredients like Korean radish, seaweed, and bean noodles. But be sure to top off your salad with one of Koriente's signature bubble teas for total refreshed satisfaction. Koriente isn't just a restaurant—it's a vacation from the rest of the Red River District.
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1501 S 1st St
Bouldin Creek Cafe is a groovy restaurant located on S. 1st that serves wholesome vegetarian and vegan food. In addition to all the standard cafe fare one would expect, their menu offers traditional house salads and more adventurous dishes like Tarzen's Big Salad and the Tofu Broccoli salad.
PHOTO CREDIT: Mad Greens Facebook
Various Locations
Having trouble finding healthy food on the go? You can end your search at Mad Greens, a healthy fast-casual restaurant that offers a variety of salads. Prepared from scratch, Mad Greens' salads offer tons of flavor. While each salad is worth your time, the Edgar Allan Poe is undoubtedly a standout item on the menu. With its savory blend of grilled chicken, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, apples, and pears, the Edgar Allan Poe perfects the difficult blend of sweet and salty. Whether you're on the go or dining in, Mad Greens is always a delicious lunch stop.
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3501 E 7th St
Kinda Tropical is the tropical future of gas stations we hope for, ditching overpriced gas with fuel for the body and soul. Serving up a lush hideaway on an aesthetically pleasing island, this eastside locale effortlessly lets you savor that flavor with each bite of their salads. Notably, their Sesame Salad delivers that sensation. Pulled chicken hides under huge slices of fresh avocado and tucks into local butter lettuce with peanuts, cilantro, and of course sesame for a plate of paradise that feels too decedent to be as refreshing as it is.
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OTHER GREAT SALADS IN AUSTIN:
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616 W. 34th Street
1704 E 5th St
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