I’m always looking for a quick, healthy lunch in downtown Charlottetown.  My usual lunch consists of salad with chicken, and this month I challenged myself to find the tastiest salad. I visited many local downtown restaurants and always ordered the most interesting and healthiest salad available. 

After sampling many scrumptious salads, the Gold prize goes to Just Us Girls Warm Asparagus Salad.  This delightful dish includes sautéed asparagus served on a bed of greens with olives, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and house dressing.  It makes my mouth water just thinking about this heavenly combination of flavours. 

The Silver prize goes to Beanz Cafe Tossed Salad with chicken and house dressing. It is also a lower fat salad which still tastes delicious.  Ask for the dressing served on the side to help control calories and fat grams. The salad is served with a slice of homemade whole wheat bread on the side.

And the Bronze prize is awarded to The Urban Eatery grilled chicken skewer salad with maple vanilla dressing. The dressing is very sweet, so use sparingly. I especially enjoy the tender pieces of chicken. The skewers add a nice spin to this classic tossed salad.

Healthy eating downtown is now easier than ever, as many local restaurants are supporting healthier menu options.  As a paying customer, you have the right to demand food be prepared in the healthiest way possible.  Don’t be afraid to speak up and order menu options the healthy way. Your waistline will thank you!