SALADS
AHI CITRUS SALAD / BODEGA LAGUNA COCINA & CANTINA
Seafood enthusiasts will fall in love with this salad , in which ahi tuna is pan-seared until lightly blackened then placed atop a bed of arugula , baby kale , iceberg lettuce , fennel , grapefruit , mandarin and blood orange , all coated in a citrus-honey vinaigrette and finished with sprinkles of cranberries , toasted almonds and queso fresco . “ I wanted to add a little bit of lightness to our menu ,” says chef Angel Velazquez . “ The citrus complements our coastal flavors and the tuna provides the perfect amount of smokiness to balance it out .”
EL GRINGO TACO SALAD / SOUTH OF NICK ’ S
Served in an oversize house-made shell — crisped to perfection before it ’ s filled to the brim with appetizing ingredients — this taco salad comes with your choice of spicy ground beef , chicken tinga , carnitas or ranchera beef . The savory protein is joined with refried beans and Spanish rice as well as chopped greens , scallions , black olives , Jack cheese , sour cream , guacamole and cilantro dressing in the restaurant ’ s made-from-scratch kitchen .
LA SALADE MOULIN / MOULIN
On the menu since day one , this signature dish at Moulin is inspired by the classic Caesar — with a twist . Filled with roasted chicken marinated in pesto , Parmesan cheese , pine nuts and croutons crafted out of the French cafe ’ s artisanal baguettes , then covered in the eatery ’ s house-made dressing , it ’ s the ideal option for a light yet satisfying meal . The same flavors can be found in the Moulin sandwich as well , layered with tomato between two slices of ciabatta bread .
SUMMER SALAD / JAN ’ S HEALTH BAR
A sweeter option is this colorful Summer Salad , in which fresh berries steal the show : Blueberries , strawberries and raspberries mingle with apple , shaved carrots , avocado , mixed greens , candied walnuts and blue cheese crumbles . The vibrant mixture is doused in a house-made raspberry vinaigrette , which just adds to the fruity flavor .
BBQ RANCH SALAD / SKYLOFT
For those who feel like a salad isn ’ t hearty enough , opt for Skyloft ’ s barbecue variety . Mixed greens , chopped romaine , black beans , roasted corn , tomato , scallion , cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese are tossed together with chipotle barbecue ranch dressing that adds the perfect amount of sweet and tangy — plus crispy tortilla strips on top for added crunch . Add a protein — chicken breast , filet mignon , grilled salmon , andouille sausage or giant prawns — to complete the meal .
TOP RIGHT : NICOLE WILSON ; BOTTOM ROW : ASHLEY RYAN
Clockwise from top left : ahi citrus salad at Bodega Laguna Cocina & Cantina ; Summer Salad at Jan ’ s Health Bar ; BBQ Ranch Salad at Skyloft ; El Gringo Taco Salad at South of Nick ’ s ; La Salade Moulin at Moulin
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