Lettuce remind you: 10 great salads to try in Stark County

Bev Shaffer, Canton Repository
·3 min read

In a world where fast food and heavy meals dominate our dining choices, salads offer a refreshing, often more nutritious alternative. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a vibrant starter, or a satisfying main course, salads will add a delightful mix of flavors and textures to your meal.

Stark County restaurants have elevated this simple dish to new heights, crafting unique and delicious combinations that cater to every palate.

From crisp greens to colorful vegetables, protein-packed additions to innovative dressings, these salads are more than just a side dish. They represent a celebration of fresh ingredients and culinary creativity. To inspire your next dining adventure, we've rounded up ten must-try salads from local eateries that will make you rethink your usual order and maybe even become your new favorites.

Lettuce introduce you to a world of greens and beyond with these ten sensational salads that you won’t want to miss!

Fronimo’s Downtown

315 Cleveland Ave. N in Canton

The Berry Crunch, with greens, shaved Brussels sprouts, strawberries, blueberries, candied pecans and pepitas (pumpkin seeds), served with a whipped honey vinaigrette. ($15)

Burrata Italian Kitchen

3102 Tuscarawas St. W in Canton

The Burrata Caprese ($9) is served with fresh, artisanal Burrata cheese and marinated Roma tomatoes. It's finished with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.

Add the burrata caprese from Burrata Italian Kitchen to your "must try" list and enjoy it often.
Add the burrata caprese from Burrata Italian Kitchen to your "must try" list and enjoy it often.

Palombo’s Italian Restaurant

4100 Portage St. NW in Jackson Township

The Charbroiled Romaine ($10) features hearts of romaine lettuce topped with bacon, tomato, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and croutons.

The charbroiled romaine salad at Palombo's Italian Restaurant is a hearty side.
The charbroiled romaine salad at Palombo's Italian Restaurant is a hearty side.

Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge

108 E. Main St. in Louisville

The Citrus Caesar Salad ($5 with entrée; $7 a la carte) is a mix of romaine, arugula and kale with classic Caesar dressing and grilled lemon.

Jerzee’s Café-Centennial Plaza

330 Court Ave. NW in Canton

The Classic Cobb Salad ($14) includes grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, egg, crumbled blue cheese and tomato, served with a garlic breadstick.

This classic cobb salad served at Jerzee's Cafe in Centennial Plaza is available at all Jerzee's locations.
This classic cobb salad served at Jerzee's Cafe in Centennial Plaza is available at all Jerzee's locations.

BAM! Healthy Cuisine

7160 Fulton Drive NW in Jackson Township; and 2185 E. Maple St. NW in North Canton

The goat cheese and almond salad ($13.75) includes creamy goat cheese, carrots, almonds and cranberries, served with white zinfandel vinaigrette.

Angello’s 2 Go

5081 Fulton Drive NW in Jackson Township

Jonathan’s Antipasto Salad ($11.49) features mixed greens, salami, pepperoni, ham, assorted peppers, onions, black olives, mozzarella and feta cheeses with housemade Italian dressing.

Jonathan's antipasto salad from Angello's 2 Go is overflowing with salami, pepperoni and ham and comes with slices of Italian bread and housemade dressing.
Jonathan's antipasto salad from Angello's 2 Go is overflowing with salami, pepperoni and ham and comes with slices of Italian bread and housemade dressing.

Heritage Bistro

425 Tuscarawas St. E in Canton

The kale and quinoa salad ($10) includes chopped kale and quinoa, served with a marinated and grilled seasonal vegetable blend and garbanzo beans in red wine vinaigrette.

This unique kale and quinoa salad is on the lunch and dinner menus at Heritage Bistro.
This unique kale and quinoa salad is on the lunch and dinner menus at Heritage Bistro.

Rise Up Café by Main Street Deli

97 Canal St. NW in Navarre

The Oh-La-La Salad ($9.75) includes chicken breast, blue cheese, bacon, mandarin oranges, cranberries and sunflower seeds, served with your choice of dressing.

Kozmo’s Grille

37 First St. SW in Massillon

The Steak Salad ($19.99) includes mixed greens served with housemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with sirloin steak, sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and onion rings.

Reach Bev at [email protected] or 330-580-8318.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Ten great salads to try at Stark County restaurants

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