I'll start off by saying that it's refreshing to see a good healthy dining option in an airport. Evergreens Salad is located in the back corner of the Central Terminal of the Seattle Tacoma Airport. As a critique of the airport and not the restaurant, the food court could use more tables. I had to walk back to my gate to eat my lunch on my lap. At Evergreens, you can order salads, wraps, or grain bowls. There are set combinations of greens, vegetables, and cheese to facilitate ordering. You can order common salads such as kale caesar salad, "El Sombrero" (a typical Mexican themed salad), a Cobb salad, a Waldorf salad. If you want something less traditional, there also mushroom, cauliflower, beet, and even kimchi themed salads. Each custom salad also has its designated dressing. If you don't like their choices, you can also design and order a custom salad.
Food:
"Where's Waldorf" Salad ($9) with Chicken (+$3) - Note that all of the salads have more creative names than what I listed in my first paragraph. I ordered this salad as a grain bowl, so I had quinoa mixed in. Pretty much, the grain bowls are salads with your choice of grain tossed in. There was an even distribution of main salad ingredients (romaine + kale, apple, red grapes, celery, dried cranberries, and Gorgonzola). The server will ask you how much dressing you want, so you don't need to worry about having too much or too little. I thought the ingredients were fairly fresh - not sure what to expect at an airport salad restaurant, but it's good here. I personally don't think the protein add-on is worth it - I got a small scoop of chicken strips that was not out of the ordinary. The salad with just the vegetables, fruit, dressing, and cheese considered, however is very good.
Service: I don't think I would come here if I was in a rush to catch a flight. The salads are custom made, but even with pre-made menu options it takes a very long time for the line to move. Once you get to order though, everyone is very pleasant and makes sure that you get a good salad. If you need a quick meal, though, I would order elsewhere.
Verdict: Give yourself time to catch your flight and order a salad without protein, and you won't be disappointed with your airport meal. The produce ingredients are good, the dressings are flavorful, and the portion size is decent. It's definitely one of the better healthy options I've tried at an airport. read more