| Salad. Many people think of it as a side dish, to go | | | | have many to chose from, from very healthy to "why |
| along with "the real meal". Personally, I've always been | | | | bother, I've blown the calories for the day". But, they're |
| partial to eating salad for my main course. It's healthy | | | | all very good. Because the brewery is attached, the |
| (if you chose wisely), light, yet filling and it really tastes | | | | breads are fresh and the smell of yeast abounds, so |
| good. My son has said numerous times to his friends | | | | try a piece with your choice. |
| and family that he's never seen anyone but me | | | | -Claim Jumpers. Again, this chain, which started in Los |
| practically do a happy dance just because I'm eating a | | | | Alamitos, has many locations. Not only do they have |
| plate of greens. | | | | several absolutely delicious salads to order off the |
| In Orange County, California I'm not alone in my pursuit | | | | menu, but they have one of the best salad bars |
| of a delicious bowl of veggies. Here are some worth | | | | around to dish up your own masterpiece. My favorite |
| trying: | | | | used to be the wild greens with cranberries and |
| -Spasso's in Laguna Hills. Yes, they also serve some | | | | candied walnuts-for some reason, they take it on and |
| terrific Italian food, but two of my favorite salads come | | | | off the menu at a moments whim. Since you're having |
| from this restaurant. If you want a veggie only salad, | | | | salad, splurge with one of their terrific muffins. The |
| go for the asparagus and artichoke. Crisp and fresh | | | | bran muffin tastes more like chocolate. But if you're |
| with a light lemon dressing. For something heartier-go | | | | watching calories-share with one if not two hungry |
| for the roasted salmon. It includes asparagus as well, | | | | friends, because any of their bakery goodies are rich |
| but also has fresh mozzarella, sun-dried and fresh | | | | and I'm sure highly filled with way too much of what |
| tomatoes and romaine. So tasty, even if you don't use | | | | you're trying to avoid eating! |
| dressing, you'll be a happy camper. They serve some | | | | -Souplantation. Another chain-this one known as the |
| great italian bread made nice and warm and toasty | | | | soup-salad-dessert place. Very family orientated. |
| with it. | | | | Plenty of healthy and non-healthy choices. This one's |
| -Rutabegorz in Orange. This organic restaurant has | | | | here because they do a good job of making sure |
| been around and changed it's menu through the many | | | | everything they serve is kept fresh and clean. There's |
| years, but they put together some fun dishes. As I | | | | a way for everyone from vegans to meatlovers to |
| mentioned, they change their fare, so be flexible and | | | | have a decent meal. |
| try some pumpkin or banana bread with whichever | | | | There you have it-you can have a terrific and healthy |
| salad you chose. You won't be disappointed. | | | | meal that's filling in Orange County, California now that |
| -BJ's Brewery. Several throughout the county. They | | | | you know where to find it! |