Who said you have to be on a diet to enjoy a salad? Salads can include a lot more than just lettuce, tomatoes and croutons, and plenty of Queens restaurants have proven that to be true. You can throw in avocado, grilled chicken, shrimp, nuts, corn, rice, beans…just about anything as long as there’s some kind of green in there. If you’re a salad-lover, then be sure to try the Best Salad in Queens. Consider it the epitome of salads.
2024: Queens Voted Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen Best Salad!
Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen
242-05 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston
(718) 423-4429 – aegeagyros.com
Slipping more veggies into your diet is a pleasure at Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen, winner of Best Salad in the 2024 Best of the Boro competition. The popular Greek spot is so much more than just gyros, souvlaki and the like. There’s also a full menu of comfort foods and Italian fare, including pizza, burgers and pasta. They’ve also got a wide selection of delicious, healthy salads full of fresh veggies and bright flavors. There are Greek-inspired salads, like the Horiatiki salad, featuring tomato, cucumber, red onions, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, grape leaves and oregano, as well as more indulgent options, like the Douglaston salad, a tossed salad with shredded mozzarella, fried chicken strips and honey mustard dressing.
2023: Queens Voted Piccolo Sogno Best Salad!
Piccolo Sogno
19514 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717 – piccolosognony.com
Salads are a wonderful food for quelling hunger while keeping you healthy and Piccolo Sogno of Flushing is one place where you can find a truly delicious salad. The eatery is owned and operated by chef Maurizio who uses his culinary talents to delight his patrons and uses the freshest ingredients in his edible masterpieces. The salads at Piccolo Sogno are perfect for anyone who is on a diet or who is simply looking to add more greens to their meals. Caesar salads, house salads, and spinach salads are just a few of the fine offerings on the top-quality menu.
2022: Queens Voted Piccolo Sogno Best Salad!
Piccolo Sogno
19514 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717 – piccolosognony.com
Salads may not be everyone’s go-to option when it comes to eating out, but the people at Piccolo Sogno know how to do a salad the right way. This northeast Queens Italian restaurant serves up Italian-inspired salads, including caponatina di verdure e ricotta salata, served with sautèed eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, onions and pine nuts in a garlic and olive oil dressing with shaved, salted ricotta on top. Other salads include the classic caesar salad,
2021: Queens Voted Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen Best Salad!
Aegea West Mediterranean Kitchen
242-05 Northern Blvd, Douglaston
(718) 423-4329 – aegeagyros.com
Who doesn’t love a delicious salad, especially for lunch? Aegea West Gyros and Pizza offers a variety of salad options that go beyond your average house salads. Its salads are hand tossed with some of the best ingredients, so you are guaranteed to have the best tasting veggie medley Queens has to offer. Aegea West’s menu has one-of-a-kind creations such as the Horiatiki Salad and the Christmas salad, plus other favorites like the Douglaston salad and Acropolis salad. Plus, any one can be customized with some favorite add-ons like avocado, shrimp, chicken, falafel and so much more. Is your stomach grumbling yet?
2020: Queens Voted Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering Best Salad!
Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering
129-21 14th Ave, College Point
(718) 445-9240 – www.benateriscaters.com
When you walk into Benateri’s Italian Gourmet Deli & Catering, you’re faced with a variety of traditional Italian dishes, high quality delicatessen cuisine and mouth-watering salads. Serving the College Point community since 2002, Benateri’s pride themselves in offering the best quality and service and their staff is the best you’ll find on this side of Queens. Benateri’s is the typical New York City success story of a kid who had a dream and made it come true. Ben started working at a deli in Astoria at the age of 12 and the rest is history. They understand their customers and love to put a smile on their faces (and their tummy’s) with their dishes. In it you’ll find nothing but a delicious experience.
2019: Queens Voted Aegea West Gyros & Pizza Best Salad!
Aegea West Gyros & Pizza
242-05 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston
718-423-4429 – www.aegeagyros.com
Get a great salad any way you want at Aegea! Aegea was founded in 2004, and they’ve been serving up some of the most delicious Greek food in Queens ever since. While the name might say gyros and pizza, Aegea also dishes out some phenomenal salads. With almost 20 salads to choose from, Aegea has something for everyone! Aegea’s salads range from more traditional Greek cuisine with the Acropolis salad, which features cucumber and goat cheese among other toppings, to more innovative options like the Douglaston, which features fried chicken and honey mustard. Boasting a cozy environment and a friendly staff, Aegea Gyros and Pizza is a staple of Queens dining.
2018: Queens Voted That’s A Wrap Best Salad!
That’s A Wrap
45-52 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 428-9727 – www.mmmthatsawrap.com
That’s A Wrap is a family owned and operated food service establishment offering premium specialty gourmet wraps, salads, shakes, and so much more. Not only is all their food healthy, but it’s loaded with flavors that will guarantee to have you coming back for more as they pack their wraps with fresh and steamed vegetables, meats, cheeses, and all the fixins. It’s no wonder why their salad is a huge hit.
2017: Queens Voted That’s A Wrap Best Salad!
That’s A Wrap
45-52 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 – (718) 428-9727
That’s A Wrap is a family owned and operated food service establishment offering premium specialty gourmet wraps, salads, shakes, and so much more. Not only is all their food healthy, but it’s loaded with flavors that will guarantee to have you coming back for more as they pack their wraps with fresh and steamed vegetables, meats, cheeses, and all the fixins. It’s no wonder why their salad is a huge hit.
