This grain centric dish combines faro with cucumber, arugula, pistachios, mint, and Meyer lemon for a hearty winter salad that’s pretty on the plate and still light on the palate. $14, mstreetnashville.com
Nix the noodles and opt for this thin beef sliced salad with lime juice, fish sauce, onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, carrots, and herbs. $12.95, thaiesane.com
Serving up spinach and frisee over andouille and cornbread pudding, this Gulch go-to tops the salad with andouille vinaigrette and house made hot sauce. $12, watermark-restaurant.com
Heirloom Roasted Beet Salad at Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Chauahn blends the beautiful beet with coconut pachadi, mustard seeds and balsamic vinegar for a simple bite before the main course. $9, chauhannashville.com Photo by Lindsay Scott
Garnished with a cilantro oil, lime juice and sea salt dressing, this salad tosses greens and avocado with cucumber, daikon (radish), edamame, and tomato. Make it a meal and add sesame crusted salmon, sautéed shrimp, filet tips, fantasy shrimp, smoked salmon, seared tuna, or tofu. $10, namasushibar.com
