Best Fall Salads In Charlotte

When the season changes, so do the offerings in some of Charlotte's best restaurants. If you are a fan of salads, there are great selections using seasonal produce. There's more to a salad than just greens; the right color, texture and seasoning makes all the difference. Crispy lettuce, luscious avocado, kale, cipollinis and an assortment of other perfect products combined in just the right proportions can create an amazing meal.

Halcyon
500 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 910-0865
www.halcyonflavors.com

One of Charlotte's finest restaurants is located in the Mint Museum. You can dine on one of several amazing fall offerings in a setting with one-of-a-kind tables and atmosphere. Try the NC Harvest salad with potato pave, farm fresh mushrooms, cipollini onions, a lush tomato confit, greens and a perfectly poached egg on top. If that doesn't get your mouth watering, try the bulgar wheat salad with Bulgarian feta cheese, red cabbage, onions and fresh parsley. It's a hearty salad option to fill you up.

131 Main
9886 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 544-0131
www.131-main.com

This wood and window decorated spot is perfect for a fall night. As you walk in, the smoke from the outdoor fire pit is like an aphrodisiac for your stomach. Try one of 131's wonderful salads. The Metropolis salad starts with a bed of lettuce and is topped with pulled chicken, avocado, feta, corn, almonds, medjool dates and topped with a honey lime vinaigrette. You won't want to stop eating. If that doesn't suit your tastebuds, try the classic Thai steak salad with asian noodles, cabbage, mango, avocado, mint and tenderloin tips.

Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 376-8880
www.ariacharlotte.com

The two-story Aria Tuscan Grill is a surprising uptown option. If you're not in the mood for one of its amazing pastas or an Italian entrée, it has some incredible salad options. The Lattuga Salad has two kinds of lettuce, radish, truffle, pecorino and crispy cereal bread. The shaved kale salad contains Brussels sprouts, apples, pecorina and a perfect hazelnut vinaigrette to top it off. You can add a protein to those salads if you want a heavier meal.

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Nan & Byrons
1714 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 224-7492
www.nanandbyrons.com

Charlotte's newest hot spot is nearing its one-year anniversary and it has some delectable salads on the menu. Try the steak salad with ancho marinated filet mignon, roasted corn, grilled peppers and onions atop mixed greens with crispy tortilla strips and topped with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Or you can feast on the arugula salad with baby arugula, mesclun greens, marinated and raw mushrooms and topped with pink radishes and a farmhouse vinaigrette.

Tupelo Honey Cafe
1820 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 225-9167
www.tupelohoneycafe.com

This bright second-floor spot has an elevator to shuttle people to the front door. It has fabulous options for vegetarians, meat eaters and salad options. The Tupelo Signature Salad has seasonal greens, pickled red onions, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted almonds and sunflower seeds. The Changing Leaves Spinach Salad brings bacon, spiced pecans, goat cheese and tomatoes dressed with pecan vinaigrette.

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