The Salad Station is a brand new healthy eating option in the Las Colinas/Valley Ranch area of Irving. They are located in the northwest corner of I-635 and MacArthur near Raising Cane's Chicken. It's a boutique, serve yourself salad bar where the amount you pay is determined by the overall weight of your food selections.

I don't like to mix savory with sweet, so I put two bowls on my tray and proceeded with my salad selections. All of the veggies and fruit are very bright, fresh, and flavorful. They have several protein options including seasoned grilled chicken, shrimp, and carved turkey breast which made my day! For me, there's nothing worse than a salad place without meat - they won't get repeat biz from me.

I always eat salad dry because I love the taste of raw veggies, but they have lots of dressing flavors to choose from along with crunchy toppings. There is also a baked potato bar and a soup bar. I tried the Crawfish Pepperjack soup and it was delicious.

I will say that paying $9.99 per pound can add up quickly, especially if you make dense food choices like I do. But my total today was $16.17 which I think is very reasonable considering the high quality and I was stuffed when I left. You can keep your price down by being very mindful of your choices. Lettuce weighs almost nothing, but fruits, proteins, and pasta salads are hefty, so only take what you can eat in one sitting. Also, water is free, but I am an iced tea ($2.59 of my total) addict and lucky for me theirs is fresh!

Check this place out! Everything is very clean and new, the food is great, and the staff is very friendly. You won't be disappointed.