Panera – Caesar
Panera’s Caesar salad is well presented in an oversized bowl filled with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons with a side of French bread. The lettuce itself is heavenly as you bite into crunchy greens of deliciousness, seasoned with grated parmesan which is likely to satisfy every taste bud. The croutons are not for everyone as they are incredibly dry, so only attempt if you have healthy teeth. The Caesar dressing is quite fantastic with a salty and sweet taste that completes the meal. The side French bread is fresh, warm and delectable.
Calories: 390 – 510 if grilled chicken is added
Cost: $ 6
Sweet Leaf – Berry Leaf
This amazingly sweet Sweet Leaf salad of strawberries cushioned by spinach leaves and lettuce with drops of cucumber, almonds and cranberries is prepared in a big, steel bowl on the counter where you can request to add or substitute certain ingredients. The salad is then covered with a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette which gives a fruity flavor to an otherwise plain salad. Those allergic to nuts should be aware that there are a lot of almonds in this salad, but substitution is available. Otherwise, Berry Leaf brings a whole new twist to fruit salad.
Calories: 250
Cost: $ 8
La Madeline – Salad Sampler
If you don’t have your heart set on just one type of salad, La Madeline allows you to have sampler size servings of three salads from a choice of seven. The Caesar is like every other of its kind, but what gives it a tasty edge is its dressing which adds tang. The small shredded parmesan cheese adds texture to the crunchy romaine lettuce. The Spinach Salade is covered in mushrooms, pecans, bell peppers, and strawberries with optional bacon dressed in balsamic vinaigrette. The veggies give it a very enjoyable taste, but the balsamic isn’t as appetizing. The Wild Field is quite simple with its purple lettuce and spinach leaves dressed in the same balsamic vinaigrette.
Calories: varies
Cost: $ 8
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