As we ring in the new year and begin setting resolutions for 2025, healthy eating is top of mind for a lot of us. And one of our favorite ways to ensure we’re getting in that daily dose of vegetables and protein is with a salad. If you’re prioritizing eating better this year (or even if you’re not!), you’ll want to try out these delicious winter salads around Charlotte.
South Charlotte
Epic Chophouse [scoop sponsor]
104 South Main St. (Mooresville)
1365 Broadcloth St. #101(Fort Mill)
The seasonal salad at Epic Chophouse is perfect for the winter. Packed with arugula, spinach, candied pecans, goat cheese croquettes, bourbon apples, and EPIC Golden Dressing, it’s a salad that will make you fall in love with the wintertime.
Napa Restaurants [scoop sponsor]
110 Perrin Pl (Myer’s Park)
1310 Broadcloth St, Suite 101 (Fort Mill)
7708 Rea Rd (StoneCrest)
Nothing says winter salad quite like the Warm Kale Salad at Napa Restaurants. The light and flavorful dish features a warm kale base, pickled red onions, dried cranberries, candied pecans and smoked paprika dressing. Eat the salad on its own, or pair it with something else on the menu — we recommend the pan roasted salmon!
SouthPark
Reid’s Fine Foods [scoop sponsor]
4331 Barclay Downs Dr
Reid’s has three winter salads on the menu this year, and they’re all so delicious it’s hard to pick just one to order. If you like your salad a little bit sweet, try the Strawberry Fields Salad with romaine, spinach, currants, candied pecans, feta and strawberry yogurt vinaigrette, or the Goat Cheese and Baby Arugula Salad with goat cheese brulée, baby arugula, candied pecans, beets and honey champagne vinaigrette. For something a bit more hearty, try the Harvest Bowl with spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, charred zucchini, avocado, puffed quinoa, roasted grape tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette.
800° Carolinas
6815 Phillips Pl Ct
For a hearty salad that is sure to keep you satisfied, try the Twenty-Five Dollar Complete Salad over at 800° Carolinas. Inside your bowl you’ll find tuscan kale, quinoa tabbouleh, garbanzo beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers and a lemon tahini. Plus, the dish includes your choice of protein from options such as wood-fired salmon, shrimp, and roasted chicken.
Steak 48
4425 Sharon Rd
You might not think of salad when you think of Steak 48, but if you ever want a lighter meal when visiting this Charlotte steakhouse, the Chopped Napa Salad is delicious. It includes heirloom cherry tomatoes, radicchio, napa cabbage, miso honey dressing, and toasted sesame seeds, making for a perfect balance of bold and refreshing flavors.
South End
Salted Melon Market & Eatery
100 W Worthington Ave Suite 107 (South End)
815 Providence Rd (Eastover)
Order a salad or bowl from the counter at either of Salted Melon’s locations for a quick and healthy meal. We love the Pesto Harvest Bowl with couscous, pesto, portobello mushrooms, arugula, diced cucumber, sweet potato, avocado, pickled onion and pesto dressing. Or, go for the Farm Stand Salad with arugula, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized brussels sprouts & shallots, dried cherries, chopped pistachios, goat cheese and a lemon vinaigrette.
VINYL
1440 S Tryon St #105
VINYL’s Apple and Arugula Salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The base includes baby arugula, local apples, candied pecans, blue cheese, radish and a cider vinaigrette, plus you can add on grilled chicken or falafel bites for an extra cost. It pairs perfectly with VINYL’s delicious cocktails.
Matador
1215 South Blvd
When you think salad you might not think of Mexican food, but Matador in South End has a great green option on the menu. The Mango-Pineapple Shrimp Salad includes sautéed seasoned shrimp, arugula, crispy tortilla strips, tajin, queso fresco and an agave vinaigrette.
Flower Child
1537 Camden Rd
This chain restaurant is a fan-favorite for fast and healthy food in the city. Options for salads range from Italian Turkey Salami to Avocado Cesar to Ginger Miso Crunch and more, ensuring there will be something for everyone’s taste on the menu.
Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth
Supperland
1212 The Plaza
Supperland’s new salad debuted just in time to help you reach your January goals. This beauty, called the Red Bibb Salad, features smoked cheddar, benne seed granola, orange segments, sliced apple, wine-soaked cranberries and an apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a light, fun and fresh dish.
Catalina Kitchen & Bar
1942 E 7th St #106
For a protein-packed salad, head over to Catalina Kitchen & Bar in Elizabeth for the Tuscan Filet Mignon Salad. Filet Mignon cooked to your liking sits atop a bed of arugula, and is finished with sundried tomatoes, red onion, artichoke, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese crumbles, garlic croutons and sweet basil vinaigrette. Our mouths are watering just thinking about this salad.
Customshop
1601 Elizabeth Ave
Customshop’s Local Lettuce Salad is deliciously simple. Made with radish, lunchbox peppers, Yuzu Hickory Vinaigrette, manchego and smoked pistachio, each forkful is the perfect light bite.
Uptown
Albertine
525 S Tryon St Suite #125
This new Uptown hot spot has a delicious menu that includes a salad perfect for the colder months. Order the Grilled Little Gems that comes with bottarga bread crumbs and anchovy dressing for the perfect salty salad bite.
Sweetgreen
101 N Tryon St #101
The popular salad chain has finally opened a location in Charlotte, making it the perfect place to grab a salad at any time of day. Order a featured item such as the Caramelized Garlic Steak, or customize your perfect salad from a variety of options.
Author’s Note: This article was written by Alex Maloney. You can find more of her Charlotte-related content on Instagram, @slicesandsushi.
