Canmore Restaurants Are Serving Main-Course Worthy Summer Salads 

When the summer heat kicks in, there’s nothing more satisfying than a refreshing, main-course worthy summer salad. Whether you're fueling up for an adventure or winding down with friends, Canmore's restaurants serve up some seriously crave-worthy salads that go way beyond the lettuce. Think bold flavours, local ingredients, and mountain-town creativity on every plate. Here are a few favourites you’ll want to dig your fork into this summer:

Vegan Miner’s Power Bowl Salad – The Bankhead Restaurant

For plant-based goodness with an energy boost, head to The Bankhead and order the Vegan Miner’s Power Bowl. This hearty salad celebrates Canmore’s mining roots with a colourful, nutrient-packed mix of beans, nuts, berries, kale, avocado, greens, and a Balsamic Vinaigrette. This vegan dish is filling, flavourful, and perfect fuel for your next hike.

Beet Salad - Table Food + Drink

It’s gorgeous and delicious! The Beet Salad at Table Food + Drink is as beautiful as it is tasty. House smoked beets are paired with a citrus whipped goat cheese, fresh mint, toasted pistachios, juicy orange segments, and an orange cumin vinaigrette It’s earthy, sweet, tangy, and perfect for those patio afternoons when you want something light yet satisfying.

The Mediterranean Bowl - The Drake Pub

The Drake’s Mediterranean Bowl is all about feel-good food with zero compromise on taste. Packed with house-made falafel, baby greens, quinoa, tomato, cucumber and served with beetroot dip, hummus, tzatziki, tahini dressing, and warm pita, this is the kind of bowl that leaves you full, happy, and ready for whatever the mountains throw your way. Pair it with a local craft beer on their sunny patio, and you’ve got summer sorted.

Watermelon Salad - The Wood Restaurant

Nothing says summer quite like juicy watermelon, and The Wood knows how to do it right. Their Watermelon Salad combines sweet melon cubes with fresh berries, cucumber, creamy feta cheese, mint & baby greens, a citrus vinaigrette and a balsamic drizzle for the ultimate balance of flavours. It’s refreshing, light, and the perfect sidekick to a sunny afternoon and mountain views from The Wood’s patio.

Bibimbap - One98Eight Restaurant

Okay, technically Bibimbap isn’t a true salad — but One98Eight’s version deserves a spot on this list. This Korean-inspired dish layers sliced avocado, pickled red onion, confit tomato, Edamame & beets, fresh arugula, and a silky poached egg atop a base of crispy duck fat hash and finished with house-made gochujang tahini and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. It’s packed with textures, colours, and bold flavours.

Canmore’s restaurants have turned summer salads into something special. Fresh ingredients, mountain vibes, and creative twists make these salads satisfying. So next time you're exploring town or heading out for a bite, skip the ordinary — and order a salad that will excite your tastebuds.