Salads have evolved far beyond the basic greens and dressing, becoming culinary canvases that showcase creativity, flavor, and nutrition. In Glenwood Springs and its neighboring towns, restaurants are crafting salads that are as satisfying as they are inventive, offering a variety of options to please every palate.
At Miner's Claim in Silt, the salad offerings are anything but ordinary. Their Mozzarella Tomato Basil Salad combines tear-drop tomatoes, Roseli mozzarella, mixed field greens, seasonal vegetables, and dual balsamic syrups for a refreshing start. For those seeking a twist, the Oriental Salad features mixed field greens, vegetables, rice bowl, mandarin oranges, and sesame soy vinaigrette. The Wedge Salad, with iceberg lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, and sliced avocado, offers a hearty option. Each salad is thoughtfully crafted to provide a balance of flavors and textures.
Glenwood Canyon Brewpub in Glenwood Springs offers the Canyon Salad, a delightful mix of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, scallions, cheese blend, toasted almonds, and focaccia croutons. This salad combines freshness with crunch, making it a satisfying choice for those seeking a lighter fare.
White House Pizza in Carbondale presents an array of salads that cater to diverse tastes. The Mediterranean Salad includes mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, feta, Kalamata olives, house-roasted red pepper, garbanzo beans, heirloom grape tomatoes, roasted walnuts, onion, mushrooms, and croutons. For a unique combination, the Pear & Walnut Salad features mixed greens, caramelized onion, sliced pear, roasted walnuts, goat cheese, Kalamata olives, and balsamic vinaigrette. Each salad is designed to offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.