Trader Joe’s might be the hot commodity on Acadian lately, but across the street sits another new, tasty stop for some healthy eats. The Salad Shop (Map it!) lets you assemble your own custom salad a la Chipotle or Subway, or choose from one of their signature salads like the spicy Fiery Fiesta or the refreshing Sweet Shrimp.
With four varieties of greens, mix-in options ranging from mandarin oranges to chickpeas to edamame, premium additions like crab and quinoa and more than a dozen dressing options, the Build Your Own salad can fit just about any craving for as low as $5.99. The mesclun mix combined with fresh strawberries, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, purple onions, crumbled feta and sensation dressing mixes sweet and tangy in perfect portions.
Don’t worry about rushing through your lunch break — to-go lids can snap onto each salad for a quick getaway. Going green doesn’t require a sit-down restaurant or hiked-up prices. Bonus tip: check The Salad Shop’s Facebook page on Wednesdays for a secret password to get a free fountain drink with your meal. Visit thinksaladshop.com or call 364-2201 to order. —Kaci Yoder
