Salads are one of those versatile foods. They can be the start to a meal or be the meal itself. You can dress it up or down and make it your own. Salads can be light or heavy, but they should always be delicious! Here are some of the best salads around Wichita. Bon Appétit!
Favorite Salads with a Side of Pizza
Oak and Pie: House Salad
Mixed greens topped with salami, veggies, and candied pecans! Grab and small or regular size with one of Oak and Pie’s signature pizzas for a great meal!
Ziggy’s: Italian Tossed Salad
One of the best pizza places in the ICT has some delish salads too! Sometimes called the ‘pepperoni salad,’ this is the perfect salad before a slice of White Pizza and an ice cold summer brew.
Favorite Upscale Salads
Chester’s Chophouse: Garlic Salad
A simple salad of iceberg, cucumbers, tomato, bacon, and a creamy garlic dressing. Enjoy this before your fab steak and glass of Cabernet!
Newport Grill: Arugula Salad
A nice crunch from celery and fennel, the tartness of cranberries, and the sweetness of apple make this the perfect salad to enjoy while dining with those lake views at Bradley Fair!
Favorite ‘Off Menu’ Salad
Red Rock Canyon Grill: House Salad
The infamous house salad was on the menu for years, then suddenly disappeared! Greens are topped with Red Rock’s rotisserie chicken, goat cheese, and tomatoes, and the cornbread croutons mixed in the salad along with the candied nuts give it the perfect crunch. Tell the waiter you want the ‘house salad’ and they’ll know what you’re talking about!
Favorite ‘Steak Place’ Salads
Firebird’s: Grilled Tenderloin Salad-
Yummy pieces of perfectly cooked steak are mixed in with chopped tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles. The balsamic dressing is to die for!
Texas Roadhouse: Grilled Chicken Salad
A classic grilled chicken salad is the perfect alternative when you’re not wanting a big heaping steak. Try it with one of their delicious home-made dressings!
Favorite Dive-Thru Salads
Chick Fil A: Cobb Salad
If you love Chick Fil A chicken but want to feel like you’re making a ‘healthy choice’ this salad is for you! Lettuce, tomatoes, egg, cheese, corn and bacon top this delicious salad!
Chick Fil A: Market Salad
This salad screams spring! Grilled chicken strips topped with berries, nuts, and granola make this the perfect salad to enjoy outside.
Favorite ‘Salad-Place’ Salad
Doc Greens: Dr. Fiesta
Nothing will have you saying, ‘ole!’ like this tasty salad. Crispy chicken tenders are topped with black beans, corn , tomatoes, and cucumbers. The chipotle ranch dress is out of these world!
Panera: Greed Goddess Cobb
This salad has avocado, pickled red onions, hard boiled eggs, and grilled chicken. It is seriously delicious!
My Personal Favorite
George’s French Bistro: Goat Cheese Steak Salad
Really everything on George’s menu is amazing, but I always come back to this salad. It’s the perfect balance of steak, tomatoes, and FRIED goat cheese! I try and branch out, but come lunch or dinner, this is my go-to salad. Try it with a cup of their French Onion Soup and glass of rosè.
Honorable Mentions
Bella Luna: Fattoush Salad
Chicken and Pickle: Green Goddess Salad
Wichita Brewing Company: WBC Italian Salad