Where are the best salads?

[Pig Pen]

I have lost 45 lbs on WW and initially decided to allow myself to pig out while on vacation.

However, after working so hard to lose, I now think I should at least TRY to maintain some control.

What restaurants have the best SALADS and non-fried foods? DH likes buffets and all-you-can-eats (he's thin as a rail) and, so far, we are planning to eat at Boma's, Trail's End, Biergarten, O'Hana's.

DH is allergic to shellfish so we have to be careful.

 

[MauraAndIainsDad]

Hi Pig Pen!

I've lost 26 pounds so far on WW as well. I may be at my goal weight just in time for WDW and don't want to put on weight while I'm there (well, maybe not much!) So, I'll be interested in the response you get. I've never had one but everyone seems to like the Cobb Salad at Brown Derby in MGM. I'm not sure what's in it though - you have to be careful with salads!!!

 

[preshi]

I was thinking of the Cobb Salad too but Cobb salads usually have Avacado, Turkey, Bacon, Egg and Bleu Cheese... and they are usually HUGE! Sounds yummy to me but might not be so good if you are on a strict diet.

 

[tjmw2727]

in MK has my best fast food salad by far - has chicken and nuts and a wonderful dressing. If you haven't done it yet check wdwig.com for menus - that may help.

TJ

 

[Cara]

Courtesy of Deb's site, this salad served at the Liberty Tree Tavern at luncy was YUMMY!!!

Colony Salad - Spice-rubbed chicken, Washington apples, sweet pecans and applewood smoked cheddar tossed with field greens in honey shallot vinaigrette $11.79

 

[Reflection]

Counter service--veggie salad at Pecos Bill (comes already dressed, but you could probably get the dressing on the side) and Chicken Caesar at Pizzafari.

Most of the sit down restaurants offer field greens mixed salad or Caesar, with the option of adding chicken.

 

[SamSam]

I agree with the above post; veggie salad at Pecos Bill's is delicious and very filling.

 

[Sandra B.]

I really like the salad at Pinocchio Village Haus (mixed greens, chicken, peaches, blue cheese and walnuts). The salads are made when you order - so they can leave ingredients out for you (I don't like blue cheese - so I asked them to make mine without that).

 

[BadgerBruce]

We like Cosmic Ray's in the MK for "healthier" food. The chicken caesar salad is good. We like to split the deli stack sandwich & a cup of the cream of chicken with veggies soup-yum! In Epcot's Land food court we enjoy the Land salad/baked potato combo. We take fat-free dressing packets with us & try to order side salads instead of fries whenever possible. As others have pointed out, the MK has a great selection of counter service salads.

 

[MauraAndIainsDad]

Great idea about taking your own packets of low-fat dressing, BadgerBruce! Why didn't I think of that?

 

[barbeml]

We had awesome salads at Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. It is a counter service place, but don't let that put you off. When we were there, they had some delicious healthy options, and there is an outside garden seating area that is delightful. Also, the Sunshine Food Fair in the Land Pavilion in EPCOT has a terrific soup and salad stand. I've had a delicious fruit salad there. (Just try to ignore the intoxicating aroma of chocolate chip cookies from the bakery). Good luck and congrats on the weaight loss!

 

[travelin' tigger]

Second vote for the Chicken Caesar at Pizzafari...it was yummy!!!

 

[The Disney Bunch]

Congrats on the weight loss!!

Have you tried looking at the Vegetarian DIsney book? They have wonderful suggestions for meals there.

 

[Grumpy92]

You might want to take a look at the menus on www.wdwig.com/menu/menus.htm

I would suggest the following locations where i have found good salads and healthy meals:
Konas - Poly
Pure & Simple - Epcot
Sunshine Food Fair - Epcot
GF Cafe - lunch, GF
Trails End - FW has a salad bar

You will find every restaurant has a vegetarian dish and the chefs are usually very accomodating to special dietary needs.

 

[Tink]

I know it is boring, but the side salads that you can get at most counter service places are good. It's your typical salad and you get a choice of dressings. I think that the packets they give you of the fat-free Italian is very good. Those side salads are usually without croutons so they are 0 points.

I am a WW myself and try to eat at least one salad a day, so I don't feel so guilty about eating dessert on vacation.

Also, if you go into someplace and the dressing is on the salad and you want something fat free, just ask. I am don't like any creamy dressing except caesar, so I ask for Italian or vinagrette types and I am usually accomodated.

 

[SamS]

I second the recommendation of the Pinnochio Village Haus, and nominate the Caesar Salad at
Epcot's Alfredo's (Italy).

 

[Doctor P]

Pecos Bills at MK has an excellent lime chicken salad, and the Mexican salad entree at San Angel Inn was also quite tasty.

 

[mickeyluv71]

I've not been to Pizzafari, but the 50's Prime Time has an awesome Chicken Caesar as well! (Course it's probably the same basic critter...just in a different park.)

~Beth

 

[Pig Pen]

many more choices than I thought. I never knew there was a vegetarian disney book!

You are correct that you have to watch your salads. Some caesar salads are more "points" than a burger and fries!

I will definitely consider these suggestions and will make sure I include them in my trip report!

Thanks.

 

[pennyplanner]

Okay, don't kill me but Caesar Salad is ANYTHING but a low calorie choice.

It is very, very high in fat despite the greens.

My advice: pick anything but that!!! Think of "grilled" as a healthier option too.

Congratulations on all your hard work and enjoy your trip!

Remember that you will be logging lots of miles while at WDW. Don't forget to figure all that exercise into your accounting.

--penny