03/24/2026
If you're a native here to the Quad Cities, then chances are you've come across a Garlic Salad once or twice. Probably not like this one though... 🧐
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First introduced by The Plantation in Moline, this salad has been popping up on menus throughout the Quad Cities are over the last few decades. Traditionally, it consists of iceberg lettuce, parmesan, a little red onion, croutons, and a garlic dressing. Rather than doing an exact copy/paste of this salad, we wanted to tip our cap in our own way. Since garlic is the feature ingredient, we display it in three ways in the dressing: roasted, raw, and black. We added the kale as a strong green that could stand up to the think dressing, which truly makes the two work well together. The kale allows for the cheese and crispy bits to get caught up in all of its folds, offering some really great bites. This is a different kind of salad, but it is one that we love and are proud to share with you!
