Gone are the days when salads were thought of as an unwanted option for a side or an appetizer. Salads have evolved to full meals that are not only hearty enough to keep you full for most of the day but happen to be pretty flavorful and fun.

Charlotte has many options for tasty salads, with the most popular being the places that allow you to see the wonderful creation being prepared right before your eyes.

We’ve compiled a list that includes customer-facing concepts including Chopt, Crisp and Just Salad (which recently opened in SouthPark), as well as salads from some of Charlotte’s favorite restaurants.

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