Who's up for a salad? It's a question you'll likely pose orbranswer often over the next few weeks. It seems nearlybreveryone hops aboard the healthy-eating train this timebrof year. But eating right doesn't have to lose steam asbrthe weeks roll on – especially when there's a brand-newbrsalad shop in town.br
Salata, a Houston-based salad and salad wrapbrrestaurant, opened its doors in Southlake last month,brbringing nutritious fare and big-time options to saladbrseekers.br
Customization is what sets Salata apart. It doesn'tbroffer a few cookie-cutter selections on a menu; it boastsbra bounty of more than 50 fresh, pure ingredients on itsbrsalad bar. Guests can choose from an array of lettuces,brvegetables, fruits, cheeses, seeds, nuts, chicken, seafoodbrand vegan proteins.br
It's salad according to your exact cravings andbrspecifications. And we're not just talking about thebrusual ingredients such as cucumbers and carrots, but deliciously uncommon toppings such as alfalfa sprouts, jicama andbrpumpkin seeds. You can garnish however you like; salads are pricedbrat a flat $8 and $7 for a small.
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Make it a meal by adding a protein such as grilled chicken, quinoabror salmon for a small upcharge. Then take your pick of one ofbrSalata's 10 house-made dressings. Each one is made in small batchesbrfrom hand-picked herbs, fresh-cut veggies and high-quality oils andbrvinegars. Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, with its subtly sweet balance ofbrherbs and spices, is the most popular option.br
Salads aren't the only thing Salata does well; the restaurant alsobrserves freshly made soups, breads and desserts. We love pairingbra salad with a warm, soothing bowl of one its house-made soups:brbroccoli (our favorite), tomato basil or tortilla.br
The restaurant even has a line of signature teas and lemonadesbrcrafted exclusively for Salata. If you usually opt for water, we suggestbrupgrading – if not for the refreshment, then for the experience.br
Beverages aren't dispensed in typical fashion here. Instead,brthey're delivered through an exclusive-to-Salata “Tea Tap” systembrthat's similar to a beer tap.br
“The healthy, refreshing drinks are stored in custom-designedbrcontainers to ensure freshness and are fed straight to the customer'sbrglass,” explains Mark Robbins, franchisee of the Southlake location.br
You can even satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboardbrat Salata; it serves bite-sized brownies and cookies that are bakedbrfresh daily.br
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Whether you're resolving to eat better this year, or you just lovebra great salad, check out Salata. It's taking the salad scene to a wholebrnew level.
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SALATA
1241 E. State Highway 114br817.442.1500