8 Best Louisville Restaurants for Take Out Salads

8 Best Louisville Restaurants for Take Out Salads

All I want is a GOOD freakin salad, and I want it delivered. But… actually. The struggle was so real when we moved here from DC. I went to having healthy fast casual GOOD restaurants on every corner to basically zero options for quick, clean takeout. Hence why I started cooking more and getting really into creating easy, healthy meals!

But… during postpartum and COVID it became unsustainable to be preparing myself quick healthy meals all the time. I have had to start relying on more takeout. Thankfully I have discovered more options over the years, while Louisville has also grown and evolved to have more options. Here is a round up of all my favorite places to get take out salads! I say favorite places and not favorite salads because since many of these restaurants change their menus seasonally, by the time you read this, they may have a different, just as tasty menu item! At the time of this blog post, all of these restaurants currently do either curbside/contactless pick up or delivery.

Naive is unlike anywhere else in Louisville, KY and is my number 1 pick for take out salads

Naive

Duh… I mean this is the obvious choice, right? You all know this is my go to and always has multiple salad options on the menu. My current favorite is this Berry Salad with arugula, pistachios, feta, strawberries, blackberries, honey-lime vinaigrette. I like to add salmon or chicken and get a side of either the hummus or sweet potato fries. Click here to join me at Naive for an Outdoor Happy Hour Flow every Tuesday!

A dreamy catering order of Blue Dog’s Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with marcona almonds

Bluedog Bakery and Cafe

Where should you go in Louisville if you’re craving the perfect Cobb? Bluedog… I know you don’t necessarily think of them for their salads since they’re famous for their bread, but their salads are equally delicious. Lately their Cobb Salad sub tuna salad for chicken salad (their spicy tuna salad is so good!) is my order. I also love the Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with a side of smoked salmon.

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This is my newest favorite to the Louisville salad scene. Who would of thought a BBQ spot would make such a gorgeous salad?

Noche Mexican BBQ

What, Mexican BBQ doesn’t make you immediately think salads? It took me a couple tries before I figured out that yet another Mexican restaurant, was actually the home of a Unicorn status gorgeous and delicious salad. Their menu has changed twice since I discovered this hidden gem of a “salad spot” and all pass the test. I like to add carne asada or shrimp and an app of their poblano guac. The salad pictured here is the Queso de Cabra with mixed greens, spicy balsamic grilled peaches, fresh berries, red onion, heirloom cherry tomatoes, raspberry serrano vinaigrette, homemade goat cheese fritter.

Mayan Cafe

This may be my all time favorite restaurant in Louisville. I was devastated when they had to temporarily close and am so glad they have been able to reopen! They used to only have one salad at a time but currently have two that both make me droooool thinking about: Spicy Jicama Salad and Kale Salad. Can’t not order a side of their famous Lima Beans and I’m also obsessed with their Sikil Pak (pumpkin seed dip).

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Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe

Wiltshire just makes my heart happy. The owner, Susan is an absolute gem and beam of light in this city. Their freshly baked breads, daily soup specials and creative pastries make them the quintessential bakery/cafe meets innovative restaurant. I can never decide what to get at Wiltshire, so I’m glad that they cater towards indecisive food decision makers like me and have half soup/half salad and half sandwich/half salad options. Their menu is always changing, but there’s always several locally sourced salad options and a “Hippie Bowl” which is a vegan bowl with some sort of grains/legumes and veggies. Here is a Hippie Bowl with quinoa, hummus, beets, pistachios and local greens. I added on salmon.

Galaxie

The salads may get overshadowed by their “Wakatakas” (their take on flatbread meets taco), but they are one of our go-to spots for greens! I am all about the Avocado Chicken Salad, but love the sound of the Strawberry Grain Salad and Black Bean Bowl. I can’t go there an not order a side of chips and Wakamole (their chips are hands down the best in town).

Caffe Classico

This place is so underrated! I had been forever ago and forgot about it, but recently it’s become a staple in our house! Fist of all… their salads come with Blue Dog bread… so there’s a win already! The actual salad bases are pretty basic, BUT I love that their salmon is super tasty which you can add on. It also is the perfect spot to do salad and pizza because they have tasty pizzas as well! Okay, one more thing- their empanadas are good too! It’s the perfect place that has something for everyone- simple, straightforward and everything always tastes good.

Taco Luchador on a rare dine in day… usually eaten on my couch with chips + guac

Taco Luchador

Louisville is still missing a lot in the food scene (umm sushi where art thou??) but one thing we are not lacking is good and quick Mexican. This place has several locations that I frequent and is my perfect dream come true taco salad. The Crunchy Mexican Ensalada has roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled red cabbage, carrots, onion, avocado, cilantro, beets, lime-cilantro Agave vinaigrette, arugula, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, radish and pumpkin seeds. I get it without the cheese and use their mild hot sauce as my dressing! I also add their carne asada or grilled chicken and a side of chips/guac (obviously).

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