Healthy food at WDW

[pirate33]

I like my visits to the DVC monorail loop resorts but am getting a bit frustrated that the food options are so limited, especially healthier options like salads. Ordering on Instacart from the local markets, like Publix, doesn’t offer that much more, unless I were to cook for myself (horrors!). I may need to do more food prep myself in the villa in the future with fresh ingredients but I would love to be able to just have a nice salad with some protein (e.g., grilled chicken) available. The salad with grilled chicken I had delivered from Publix was not very appealing. Based on prior experience, trying to order prepared food through DoorDash seems to be blocked. I’m sure I’m not alone. Ideas welcome!!

 

[Genie+]

The last few trips I’ve been obsessed with the Heirloom Apple salad at GF Cafe

Heirloom Apple Salad $13​

Organic Baby Lettuce, Heirloom Apples, Sharp Cheddar, Pecan Brittle, and Crispy Prosciutto with a Honey-Apple Vinaigrette

It’s pretty hearty by itself. I’m wondering if they could add a protein from the kid sized portions of grill chicken, Salmon or steak? I’ll ask next trip.
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The Mediterranean salad with chicken at ABC commissary - I love this one and keep going back every trip.

Mediterranean Salad with Chicken $13​

Marinated Chicken served over Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olives, and Feta tossed in a Mediterranean Vinaigrette served with Hummus and Grilled Flatbread
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I also like Ale & Compass brunch. They have a great layout of fresh fruits, along with yogurts and pastries, etc. You’re welcome to as much as you’d like plus one decadent entree off the menu. .

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Over at Contempo Cafe is a decent Greek Salad for $11.29.

Greek Salad with Chicken​

Chilled Chicken Breast over Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers with Vinaigrette Dressing

 

[holden]

On the monorail loop:

Captain Cooks has a Superfood Salad (kale, cabbage, quinoa...)
Gasparilla Grill has a Caesar or Greek salad with or without chicken
Contempo Cafe has the same salads as above, a Kale salad and some healthier entrees.

The table service restaurants at these resorts all have some healthy options too.

 

[Simba's Mom]

As far as breakfasts, Trattori Platto on the Boardwalk has a great breakfast, listed under lighter options, of yogurt, granola, fruit, and honey.
One of my favorite entree salads used to be at Liberty Tree tavern, I think it was called the Declaration Salad. I'd have it every trip-now they just have that heavy turkey meal.

 

[kboo]

For breakfast, I do instacarts of fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola and/or oatmeal. In the summer, I'll order a whole large watermelon which usually lasts us at least 2 days. Also cherries, grapes, oranges, apples. We will cut those up and sometimes have a late night snack when we get back to the villa too.

We will bring oranges/grapes/cherries into the parks for snacks too.
For more savory snacks, we will get some veggies either pre-cut or easy to cut, maybe some hummus.

The vegetarian entrees at most sit down places are pretty decent. Also many QS will substitute steamed broccoli or green beans or a cutie tangerine for the fries.

 

[miksicnarf]

I prefer to take Lyft to Publix, and I buy salad in a bag, precooked grilled chicken strips and whatever other ingredients (tomatoes, peppers, etc.) and dressing I want to add. Quick and easy to toss together, and of course while there you can get fresh fruit and whatever else you want. I stopped using Instacart after several bad experiences (orders cancelled with no notice or reason).

 

[Simba's Mom]

The vegetarian entrees at most sit down places are pretty decent. Also many QS will substitute steamed broccoli or green beans or a cutie tangerine for the fries.

Thanks! I've often wondered about that, simply because I dislike fries.

 

[pirate33]

Also many QS will substitute steamed broccoli or green beans or a cutie tangerine for the fries.

I didn't know this. Great to know and I love broccoli!

Thanks everyone for the other ideas as well.

 

[Polychrome]

Art Smith's Homecomin' at Disney Springs has my favorite salad, the Fried Chicken Salad. I swap out grilled chicken and add avocado. It is a big salad and I often think I'll bring some of it back to the resort, but always end up finishing it !

 

[Mickeynutty]

The last few trips I’ve been obsessed with the Heirloom Apple salad at GF Cafe

Heirloom Apple Salad $13​

Organic Baby Lettuce, Heirloom Apples, Sharp Cheddar, Pecan Brittle, and Crispy Prosciutto with a Honey-Apple Vinaigrette

It’s pretty hearty by itself. I’m wondering if they could add a protein from the kid sized portions of grill chicken, Salmon or steak? I’ll ask next trip.
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The Mediterranean salad with chicken at ABC commissary - I love this one and keep going back every trip.

Mediterranean Salad with Chicken $13​

Marinated Chicken served over Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olives, and Feta tossed in a Mediterranean Vinaigrette served with Hummus and Grilled Flatbread
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I also like Ale & Compass brunch. They have a great layout of fresh fruits, along with yogurts and pastries, etc. You’re welcome to as much as you’d like plus one decadent entree off the menu. .

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Over at Contempo Cafe is a decent Greek Salad for $11.29.

Greek Salad with Chicken​

Chilled Chicken Breast over Crispy Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Chickpeas, Olives, Feta, and Peppers with Vinaigrette Dressing

When is Ale & Compass brunch served? Thanks!