Spring into Charleston, SC with 5 Great Signature Salads from some of our most beloved restaurants 

By Mark A Leon

Charleston offers a variety of delicious salads that cater to different tastes and preferences. Here are five standout options, along with their restaurants, addresses, hours, and ingredients.

1. Mesa Verde Salad at Verde

• Restaurant: Verde – Official Website

• Address: 433 King St., Charleston, SC 29403

• Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM; Sunday: 11 AM – 6 PM

Ingredients: Romaine lettuce, roasted chicken, grape tomatoes, pickled onion, avocado, black beans, raw corn, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and chipotle lime vinaigrette.

Details: This nutrient-packed salad combines fresh ingredients with a zesty dressing for a satisfying meal.

2. Apple & Goat Cheese Salad at The Watch Rooftop

• Restaurant: The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits – Official Website

• Address: 75 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401

• Hours: Daily: 7 AM – 10 PM

Ingredients: Arugula, crisp apple slices, creamy goat cheese, walnuts, dried cherries, red onions, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Details: A perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a tangy twist from the vinaigrette. Enjoy this salad with stunning rooftop views.

3. Goddess Salad at Huriyali

• Restaurant: Huriyali – Official Website

• Address: 401 Huger St., Charleston, SC 29403

• Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 AM – 3 PM; Saturday-Sunday: 9 AM – 3 PM

Ingredients: Shredded beets and carrots, juicy tomatoes, pumpkin seed pesto rice base, gluten-free tamari-tahini dressing.

Details: A vibrant salad packed with texture and flavor. Add-ons like curry cauliflower or chicken are available for extra protein.

4. Summer-ish Salad at Babas on Cannon

• Restaurant: Babas on Cannon – Official Website

• Address: 11 Cannon St., Charleston, SC 29403

• Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 8 AM – 3 PM (Closed Monday)

Ingredients: Vertical Roots lettuce, Cherokee heirloom tomatoes, roasted rainbow carrots with Aleppo pepper, sumac-chive yogurt dressing, za’atar pita crumble, benne seeds.

Details: This seasonal salad is rich in flavor and texture with a Mediterranean-inspired twist.

5. Little Gem Wedge Salad at Church and Union

• Restaurant: Church and Union Charleston – Official Website

• Address: 32b North Market St., Charleston, SC 29401

• Hours: Lunch: Monday-Thursday: 10 AM – 3:30 PM; Dinner Daily: From 5 PM

Ingredients: Little gem lettuce, braised red and gold beets, grapefruit segments, toasted pumpkin seeds, cotija cheese, cilantro-jalapeno-lime dressing.

Details: A refreshing take on the classic wedge salad with bold flavors and local ingredients.

These signature salads showcase Charleston’s culinary creativity while offering fresh and flavorful dining experiences. Bask in the beautiful springtime weather of Charleston while enjoying one of these fabulous signature salads.

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