Best Salads
For a city where people obsess over achieving bikini-ready bodies, Miami certainly lacks great salad spots. Giardino is the exception, with salads made to order in hearty portions from exceptionally fresh ingredients. The dressings and toppings are crafted in-house and available in premade combinations or customizable versions. Giardino has more than a dozen locations around South Florida, so a satisfying lunch is never far away. But don’t be mistaken — this isn’t some big Saladworks type of chain. It was opened by a former teacher and her firefighter husband in 2004, and the two have maintained a menu of wholesome food.Favorites include the Tropical ($6.95) and Thai Thai ($8.95) salads, but Giardino’s variety of add-ons and toppings creates myriad options, so mix and match to your healthy heart’s desire. Giardino’s hours vary by location.