Here are five places Yelp reviewers recommend to get a great salad in Augusta

Summer brings bright and sun-shiny days. It’s a great time for living and eating healthier, and many will turn to a salad. But a lot of people will want something more than just a bowl of mixed greens.

But with so many restaurants in Augusta and so many salads to choose from, where should hungry diners start?

Here are the top five restaurants that make the best salads in Augusta as ranked by contributors to the online review site Yelp. Brief descriptions accompany actual customer reviews.

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The Southern Salad

1008 Broad Street

As a longtime favorite among salad eaters in Augusta, the Southern Salad has 4.2 stars with 57 reviews. One of their signature menu items is the Southern Salad featuring read leaf lettuce, watermelon, goat cheese, pecans, cornbread croutons, and sweet tea basil vinaigrette.

One customer said, "If you are in need of salad sustenance this is your spot. Plant-based choices abound. They have several types of greens, grains, legumes, veggies, and fruits to choose from to make a delightful lunch."

Clean Eatz

630 Crane Creek Drive

The national chain's local stop has 4.3 starts with 23 reviews. Clean Eatz is predominantly famous for its customizable meals, including bowls with all kinds of veggies and proteins.

One customer said, "I am so happy I found this place. I come into town for work and have always been looking for a nutritionally dense meal in Augusta that tasted good. I finally found it!"

California Dreaming

3241 Washington Road

A smaller Southeast chain, California Dreaming's Augusta stop has 3.6 stars with 195 reviews. Its headlining salad is probably the California Dreaming including mixed greens, ham, turkey, cheddar, Monterey jack, egg, tomatoes, almonds, bacon and house dressing.

One customer said, "... I stopped in on Friday for lunch. It has been a while since we've dined at California Dreaming and we asked ourselves why we don't dine there more often. The portions are huge and the service was great!"

Humanitree House

305 8th Street

A hot spot for vegetarians and vegans, Humanitree House has 4.7 stars with 231 reviews. One of its featured menu items is the marinated kale salad featuring organic curly kale, mixed sweet peppers, red onions, craisins, and a home-made sweet vinaigrette

One customer said, "This is still one of my favorite places in Augusta to dine on vegan! Their menu selection is broad and their ingredients are fresh always. The service is definitely done with a smile."

The SolFood Kitchen

471 Highland Avenue

The SolFood Kitchen has a vibrant interior, exterior and Yelp rating with 4.7 stars and 79 reviews. One of the featured menu items is the Greek salad including olive tapenade, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, pepperoncini, feta, romaine lettuce, and their signature Green Goddess dressing.

One customer said, "Super fresh produce. Great vibe and overall terrific experience. We can't wait to visit for brunch."

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Yelp picks Clean Eatz, Humanitree and more as Augusta's top salad