The Best Salads in Memphis: 10 Go-To Spots
Looking for fresh, nutritious fare? This list of Memphis restaurants makes it easy to stay on top of your healthy-eating goals — updated just in time to support those 2026 resolutions! Image: Facebook / City Silo Table + Pantry
After indulging over the holidays, we’re craving fresh, nutritious options to support a healthy reset. To satisfy your longing for lighter fare and make it easy to stick to your goals, bookmark this list of the best salads in Memphis — updated just in time to support those 2026 resolutions!
Babalu
Neighborhoods: East Memphis & Overton Square
More Info: eatbabalu.com
Yes, we know Babalu is popular for its tapas and tacos, but have you tried the Chopped Salad?! It’s filled with romaine lettuce, black beans, poblano peppers, red onions, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, and housemade lime vinaigrette, so your taste buds will thank you! Don’t forget to start your meal off with some tableside guacamole.
Central BBQ
Multiple locations around Memphis
More Info: eatcbq.com
While Central BBQ is mainly known for its barbecue, its salads are also delicious! Start with a house salad with romaine lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage topped with shredded Colby-Jack cheese, tomatoes, and pepperoncini peppers. You can also indulge in the Pork BBQ Salad, Beef BBQ Chef Salad, or Portabella Mushroom Salad, filled with the same ingredients as the house version — only with more meat and mushrooms!
Char Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More Info: memphis.charrestaurant.com
Char is known for perfectly prepared steaks, and their Steak and Bleu Salad is no exception! This hearty dish combines baby greens, Maytag bleu cheese, roasted pecans, red onion, and red bell pepper with generous slices of medium-rare tenderloin. Tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with garlic croutons, this is a meal to savor.
Cheffie’s Café
Neighborhoods: East Memphis, Cordova & Collierville
More Info: cheffies.com
With plenty of nutritious options, you can make your own custom creation at Cheffie’s Café. Start with leafy green lettuce such as kale, mixed greens, baby spinach, or romaine. Then, choose a protein and toppings, including artichokes, avocado, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, onions, celery … the list goes on and on. Add cheese and something crunchy, and top it with your favorite dressing. Make sure you order it chopped; nothing else blends the flavors quite so well.
The Beauty Shop
Neighborhood: Midtown
More Info: thebeautyshoprestaurant.com
For something super fresh, head to The Beauty Shop, where you can almost convince yourself a salad isn’t really a salad. Order the Cooper-Young Farmers’ Market Warm Salad filled with butternut squash, asparagus, sweet bell peppers, Tennessee peas, corn, red onions, French feta, toasted sesame seeds, and sambal ginger oil.
If you’re craving something a little more substantial, the Crispy Peking Duck Salad comes with watercress and radicchio, sweet pepper, shallot, Thai chili, celery, cilantro, mint, and Rai Rum, tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette. Additionally, you can add chicken, fish, shrimp, or steak to any salad.
City Silo Table & Pantry
Neighborhoods: East Memphis & Germantown
More Info: thecitysilo.com
If you’ve resolved to eat clean this year, you can’t go wrong at City Silo. The salads are packed with flavorful, nutrient-dense ingredients. While choosing just one is hard, we love their healthy take on a classic Caesar. The Kale Caesar combines — what else? — chopped kale with pine nuts, croutons, hemp seeds, parmesan, and a tasty, can’t-believe-it’s-vegan Caesar dressing.
Huey’s
Multiple locations around Memphis
More Info: hueyburger.com
Huey’s is known for its burgers, but its salads are equally delicious. If you’re in the mood for chicken, they offer deep-fried or grilled chicken salad options. The Chicken Tender Salad has tomato, mushrooms, scallions, bacon bits, grated cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. We also recommend adding avocado! If you want a kick, go for the Thai Chicken Salad filled with mixed greens, grilled chicken, chopped peanuts, crunchy rice noodles, and Mandarin oranges with Thai peanut dressing.
Libro at Laurelwood
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More Info: libroatlaurelwood.com
When it comes to salads at Libro at Laurelwood, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. From sweet to savory, you’re in for a treat. The Loaded Italian Chopped Salad is filled with olives, artichokes, tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, red onion, and provolone, then drizzled with cilantro vinaigrette. Alternatively, go for the Burrata Salad with arugula, oranges, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Add salmon, chicken, catfish, or shrimp for a heartier option.
Raw Girls
Neighborhood: East Memphis and Collierville
More Info: raw-girls.com
Boasting flavor and health benefits, Raw Girls salads are filled with nutrients. Try the Sweet Potato Salad with roasted maple-glazed potatoes, pomegranate, maple Dijon vinaigrette, and pecans. And while you’re there, grab a fresh, cold-pressed juice! Our favorites are the Green Love Bomb and Superfood Smoothie.
Wild Beet Salad Company
Neighborhoods: Cordova & coming soon – Midtown!
More Info: wildbeetsalads.com
Wild Beet Salad Company is opening a second location in Midtown in 2026, and we’re here for it! At both locations, you can build your own salads or choose from one of the menu options. (SB Tip: Any of the salads can be made into wraps, too!) To get your protein, grab the We Be Salmon Salad with spinach, cotija cheese, Craisins, salmon, tomato, and walnuts.
To wake up your taste buds, the Thai Peanut Salad has romaine lettuce, carrots, oranges, cabbage, avocado, edamame, Chinese noodles, and Mandarin oranges.
Happy dining, Memphis!
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Gaye Swan
As a professional writer of over 20 years, Gaye is an avid traveler and enjoys highlighting food, culture, and attractions around the South. While Gaye is passionate about life in Memphis, she grew up in Meridian and is still a Mississippi girl at heart.