Are you a glutton for greens? These colorful combos dress fresh lettuces with tangy vinaigrettes, complementary veg, salty cheeses and bright fruit for flavor medleys that leave you satisfied and feeling full of life.
1. Fruit Kale Salad
The Farmer & the Chickpea
1321 W. Broad St., Quakertown | 267.227.3895 | farmerandthechickpea.com
Let's not forget one of the best bases for a hearty salad: the nutrient-rich cruciferous kale. Jumbled with apples, oranges and seasonal fruits as available, the heartily portioned Fruit Kale Salad at Quakertown's The Farmer & The Chickpea is loaded with protein from nuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. The balsamic dressing is sweetened with maple syrup, making this a vegan adventure for the palate.
2. Tricolore
Apollo Grill
85 W. Broad St., Bethlehem | 610.865.9600 | apollogrill.com
Inspired by the three colors of the Italian flag, this classic salad is served at the Apollo Grill with sweet mandarin oranges and beets balanced with rich goat cheese and walnuts. Peppery green arugula, light and crunchy white endive, and bitter-in-a-good-way red radicchio form the tri-colored base, and it's all drizzled with balsamic and honey. Buon appetito!
3. Green Life Salad
Green Vida Co.
1800 Sullivan Trl. Suite 330, Easton | 610.438.4112
325 Northampton St., Easton | 484.541.5309 greenvidacompany.com
Easton's got two locations for you to visit Green Vida Co., a juice bar and a healthy eating café. Renowned for cold-pressed organic juice and locally sourced ingredients, they've got an extravagant salad on the menu sure to delight your senses. Strawberries and mangos decorate a bed of mixed greens, with salty prosciutto, crunchy pecans and goat cheese to add savory flavor. A honey balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together.
4. Fattoush Salad
The Hummus House
518 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem | 610.434.8800 | thehummushouse.com
Predominately vegetarian/vegan, The Hummus House in Bethlehem serves Mediterranean and more. Their most popular salad is the Levantine classic Fattoush Salad: crisp romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion with a family recipe vinaigrette. Generously added for a nutty crunch, pita chips lend an additional crouton-esque dimension to be broken up into each scrumptious bite. Prepared to order, so no soggy chips!
5. Signature Salad
Jumbars Cafe
1342 Chelsea Ave., Bethlehem | 610.866.1660 | jumbars.com
Nestled in Northside Bethlehem, Jumbars is a lunch and breakfast eatery for those who want to slow down and relish a comfortable atmosphere and fantastic food. The made-to-order menu includes a signature salad pairing grilled asparagus and roasted sweet peppers with mixed greens and crisp cucumber. A hard-boiled egg and lemon dill dressing complete the dish, with an option to add tofu, chicken, salmon or shrimp.
Published as "5 Things" in the April 2022 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
