8+ Must-Try Salads in Austin: Fresh, Light, Green & Filling

MAD Greens - South Austin

Mad Greens has loads of salad options and we’d love to try them all. Honestly, “pasta salads” are also a thing and we’re here for it!

In case you are in the mood for something sweet, grab yourself the Vibrant Venus. You’ll love the combination of spinach, grilled chicken, yummy strawberries, praline pecans, goat cheese, and red onions, with balsamic vinaigrette! We’ve also got our eyes on the Edgar Allan Poe and Strawberry Cooler juice.

Pro Tip: Grab some healthy snacks like the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus or Cowboy Caviar to keep around for those midnight snack cravings!

The Front Page

If you’re looking for a super chill spot to grab a cocktail, fresh-baked bread, and a salad to feel healthy, then this place is for you. The Front Page is a friendly Springdale pub that offers delicious food and fun trivia nights too! We’d recommend the Salad Sandy Combo. Grab yourself a Southern Italian, ‘Nick The Greek’ Salad, and wash it down with a glass or bottle of Benvolio.

Stop by for Happy Hour from 3-7pm, Monday through Friday for $3 domestic tallboys and well drinks. Grab some $6 Irish Nachos before you devour that salad!

Local Foods

Whether you’re planning an office lunch, a special event, or a family celebration, Local Foods has got you covered. Their salads are truly one of a kind.

Sweetgreen

Even though it’s called Sweetgreen they make a mean salad. Sweetgreen will have you coming back multiple times a week because it’s THAT good. Luckily there’s many locations around Austin for you to get your fix from. I am obsessed with this salad… all their new bowl, the Melissa Wood bowl. They orchestrate to produce a symphony of flavors and textures for your mouth…all whilst being healthy and good for you.

Hold Out Brewery

Saving your calories for beer? Grab their delicious cobb salad. Who knew a brewery could throw down one of the best salads in town. This one right here. This one you have to try. The vibes are there. The food is there. The only thing not there is you, so go on ahead and get your buddies to get some beer and a banging salad.