Nothing sings the song of summer like a fresh, crunchy salad on a sizzling hot day. For brunch, lunch or dinner, enjoy crunching your way through these 7 delectable summer salads from local women-owned restaurants in Indianapolis. Let’s dive into this culinary journey and discover the vibrant local flavors of summer waiting to be savored.
CHOPPED COBB PATACHOU AT CAFÉ PATACHOU
Owned and run by Martha Hoover, Café Patachou, a beloved breakfast and brunch spot, also offers a delightful salad known as The Chopped Cobb Patachou. This vibrant creation combines leaf lettuce with roasted chicken, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, gorgonzola, bacon, hard-boiled egg and a house vinaigrette. With seven locations, you can grab this classic just about anywhere in town.
FALAFEL SALAD AT CANAL BISTRO
Canal Bistro, a Mediterranean restaurant in Broad Ripple co-owned by Mona Hanna, presents a Falafel Salad that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This salad features “four falafel patties served on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers.” It’s served with their signature house dressing and tahini sauce. It’s a light option that will transport you to the sunny shores of Greece. Pro tip: upgrade the tahini sauce for a spicy tahini sauce to add an extra kick.
GHOULISH GREENS AT SCARLET LANE BREWING COMPANY
Scarlet Lane Brewing Company, brainchild of Eilise Lane, not only whips up craft beer, but can put together a hearty salad, too. The Ghoulish Greens Salad combines “spring mix with fried tortilla strips, pico de gallo, roasted poblanos and monterey-jack” for a fiesta of flavor with a crunch to tantalize your taste buds. With a plethora of add-on options, you can customize this salad to suit your whims.
JACQUIE’S CAFE TUNA AND LIME SALAD AT JACQUIE’S NUTRITION BAR
Owned by Yasmin Betancourt, Jacquie’s Nutrition Bar presents Jacquie’s Cafe Tuna and Lime Salad. It celebrates the versatility of salad with its inclusion of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and a champagne vinaigrette. Each bite offers a new combination of flavors and textures, making every forkful a delectable surprise.
SUMMER SALAD AT GARDEN TABLE
Garden Table, co-founded by Maven Jessie Harden, offers a Summer Salad that showcases vibrant colors and flavors of seasonal produce. This salad features “spring mix, onion, cherry tomatoes, strawberry, avocado and a raspberry vinaigrette.” It’s a delightful combination of sweet and tangy elements that highlights the best of local ingredients.
HOT CHICKEN SALAD AT GALLERY PASTRY BAR
Known for their delicate pastries, don’t count out Gallery Pasty Bar, owned by Alison Keefer, for a delicious summer salad. The Hot Chicken Salad includes “mixed greens, white cheddar, red onion, tomato, fried chicken, house hot sauce, and a roasted lemon vinaigrette” to make a fiery twist on a classic. Need something savory but healthy? The Hot Chicken Salad will surely satisfy with its explosion of flavor.
PARM CRISP CAESAR SALAD AT THE FLATIRON
To finish us off, the Parm Crisp Caesar at The Flatiron at The Point on Penn, co-owned by Rolonda Brown, is a classic you just can’t miss out on. It’s got all your standard ingredients- romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing- but is topped off with a parmesan crisp, adding the perfect crunch to a timeless taste.
Now that you’ve gotten your greens in, treat yourself to some ice cream. It’s alllll about balance, baby.
Madeleine Pape is currently a marketing and events intern at Maven Space. A senior at IUPUI, she knows a good salad when she sees one, but don’t leave her alone with a bowl of mashed potatoes.
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