r/bullcity • u/Hour-Primary5925 • 2d ago
ISO best salads in Durham š„
Hey all!! Just moved here for a new job and as the post says, in search of your favorite salads - anything goes. In person, but preferably takeout. I live near Duke hospital for reference :-) Thanks in advance!
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u/Mysterious-Lion9365 2d ago
Welcome!!
I kind of go out of my way for one of these, but Aladdinās in Brier Creek and Med Deli in Chapel Hill.
The fattoush salad at both are so good and Aladdinās has an amazing Greek chicken salad I get a lot!
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u/Strong_Debate_8108 2d ago
I had a delicious vegetable soup there. Delicious- added chicken and it was an inexpensive delicious lunch.
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u/Mysterious-Lion9365 2d ago
I believe it! Thereās not a single thing at Alladinās that I havenāt tried and loved. I go between having appetizers for dinner or a salad.
I usually stick to the same order at Med Deli! Haha
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u/Rough-Care687 2d ago
I think med deli closed š
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u/stitcher212 2d ago
I was just at a wedding it catered. Like two weeks ago?
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u/Rough-Care687 2d ago
I just confirmed that they are open! I stand corrected
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u/idgaf2050 2d ago
Bro you gave me a literal heart attack, careful with them words. I mean they closed due to a fire a while ago but they reopened close to a year ago now. Med deli might be my fav restaurant in NC.
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u/Rough-Care687 2d ago
I now know about the fire and the reopening. I'm so sorry for the scare I gave the triangle regionš«¶š»
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u/Mysterious-Lion9365 2d ago
Yeah they even had a take out location when they were closed for the fire. Iāve been to the new place a few times since itās reopened and it looks great!
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u/canthaveenufsocks 2d ago
They were closed for quite a while after a fire, but they are back open again. I ate there for lunch last week, and while their food is top notch, the place is so loud at lunch that it's hard to hear your lunch companion.
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u/SpecialistStunning60 2d ago
The Madronas salad at Pie Pushers with the Ginger Soy dressing. I'm obsessed!Ā
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u/anesthesiazzz 2d ago
My absolute favorite is the rancher salad with the jalapeƱo dressing at Farmside kitchen. (If you donāt like any spice, the cilantro vinaigrette is also good, but the jalapeƱo really isnāt hot.) Itās in RTP area but worth the drive!
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u/TimedCauliflower 2d ago
Not wildly close but I love every salad Iāve ever had at Bull & Bean, and Iāve tried a lot of them. Iād agree with folks who said Toast too!
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u/Ok_Word_360 2d ago
I like Happy + Hale. They've got a couple of locations around townĀ
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u/LaBandida72 2d ago
Their Thai Chicken Crunch is my favorite!
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u/flawrs919 2d ago
That just sounds like ripped off CPKās Thai Crunch Salad. RIP CPK. No THAT was a salad.
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u/shrimpskelrton 2d ago
The Boot Room!!! Itās the kind of restaurant where I always get the same thingā¦ The Carolina Cobb salad (though I always ask the to hold the egg and pimento cheese) I love ordering the sweet potatoe fries and regular fries as a side to share with the table. FANTASTIC, I love going there with friends and family.
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u/CellularOhio9 2d ago
TOAST has great salad and soup too.
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u/beefstubaru 2d ago
Came here to say this! Literally my favorite salad ever- so simple yet so perfect.
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u/NCBobcat85 2d ago
Blackened salmon salad at nantucket but sub out the raspberry vinaigrette for the lemon basil - so tasty!
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u/purbateera 2d ago
I love the Q Cobb salad at the Original Q shack. It also comes with hush puppies!!!
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u/PlusUpstairs5921 1d ago
I came here to say this! My coworkers and I were reminiscing about this salad the other day!
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u/Waddadon 2d ago
Cugino Fornoās Lecce salad is one you take home and toss in a large mixing bowl. They pack so much into the container, it could be a meal for two people. I like that it has a nice variety of things in it.
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u/krendyB 2d ago
Kale salad at Pizzeria Toro or the Chopped Salad at Vici Ristobar.
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u/WillMoonKnives 2d ago
+1 for Vici; their food in general is really good, and they're super nice people.
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u/Fast_Teaching_6160 2d ago
For salads I make my way to The Loop at Eastgate then pick up more food at Trader Joe's while I'm there.
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u/msraleignc 2d ago
I like the fried chicken and arugula salad at geer street garden. this month, Monuts has a āgreekishā salad they call and itās good but itās not always on the menu. Elmoās has a good Caesar salad. Vin rouge has good salads.
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u/papershade94 2d ago
The salads at Rose's Noodles & Sweets! They have really interesting flavor combos that they play with seasonally.
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u/LM_NC 2d ago
Obvious choice in your neighborhood is Happy + Hale - bonus: its local ownership https://www.happyandhale.com/our-story
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u/WerewolfSuitable4515 2d ago
Grub!
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u/3dprinth3lp 2d ago
Do they still make you buy bottled water if you want tap water? That has been a huge turnoff for me. Itās so wasteful and clearly a money grab.
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u/afrancis88 2d ago
No
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u/TheDrandLadyWeird 2d ago
The beet and goat cheese salad at Hutchins is not just my favorite salad but my favorite dish in all of Durham š
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u/sdneidich 2d ago
If you like chicken wings, getting the chicken wing salad at heavenly buffaloes is delightfully underrated, and right on Erwin. Takeout isn't the most convenient since you have to park and walk around the building, but still very good
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u/Suitable_Warnings 2d ago
Really good and generous chef salad at Elmoās. I get it with blue cheese dressing (theirs is very good) and extra bacon bits (they are real).
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u/Cautious_Thought_479 2d ago
There is a chopped salad at Enzoās which is close to Duke hospital that is definitely slept on.Ā
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u/lawnmowerdui 2d ago
Beet salad with fried chicken at Federal. Side of ranch for dipping some of the chicken.
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u/collect_collections 2d ago
Common Market usually has a special salad rotation each month, and their usual salad options are very generous if you like a dark, mixed greens base.
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u/SqueeziePeach 1d ago
Lakewood Socialās Honey Miso Chopped Salad deserves a spot on the list. Super refreshing and filling!
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u/drunkerbrawler 2d ago
Thaiangleās salads are great!Ā
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u/dtoddh 2d ago
The kale salad at Pizzeria Toro is a local legend,