About Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette is a salad bistro that "raises the salad bar" with delicious entrée salads that you'll crave with the same passion you might pine for a french fry or chocolate chip cookie. With locations in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Austin, Vinaigrette has earned a devoted following for its innovative approach to healthy eating.

The restaurant is dedicated to what they call "deep wellness"—a philosophy that extends beyond nutrition to encompass sustainability, mindful eating, and environmental consciousness. Their Farm Fund reallocates dollars to soil health and sustainable agriculture, making every meal a contribution to a healthier food system.

Gluten-Free Dining at Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette is naturally friendly to gluten-free diners because salads are inherently GF-friendly:

  • Salad-Focused Menu: Most salads are naturally gluten-free or easily modified
  • Fresh Ingredients: Whole foods and fresh produce as the foundation
  • Customizable: Build your own or modify existing salads
  • Dressing Awareness: Staff can identify GF dressings
  • Online Ordering: Order ahead through Toast for easy pickup

Important: Always confirm with staff about specific ingredients and dressings. Some items may contain hidden gluten in toppings or sauces.

Signature Salads

Vinaigrette's menu features creative salad combinations—many naturally gluten-free:

  • All Kale Cesar: Their take on the classic, made with kale—confirm crouton situation for GF
  • Nutty Pear-fessor: A sweet salad with pears and nuts—naturally GF
  • Salacho: A taco-inspired salad—confirm tortilla strips for GF
  • Build Your Own: Create a custom salad with your choice of greens, proteins, and toppings

Tip: The build-your-own option gives you complete control over ingredients, making it easy to ensure your meal is gluten-free.

What to Avoid or Confirm

Be cautious with these items:

  • Croutons: Often contain gluten—ask for removal
  • Tortilla strips: May contain wheat—confirm or omit
  • Some dressings: May contain thickeners—always ask
  • Bread/sandwiches: Not GF unless specified

Hours & Ordering

  • Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11 AM – 9 PM
  • Online Ordering: Available through Toast for pickup
  • Catering: Available for events and groups
  • Dine-In: Full restaurant service available

The Vinaigrette Philosophy

Vinaigrette is committed to sustainability beyond just the food. Their spaces feature carbon-breathing and air-filtering trees and gardens. They've innovated waste and production models for the food business, and their Farm Fund supports soil health and sustainable agriculture.

As founder Erin Wade says, eating at Vinaigrette is about more than nutrition—it's about being part of a movement toward healthier food systems and conscious consumption.

Community Reviews

"Finally a salad that's actually filling and delicious! As a celiac, I love that most of the menu is naturally GF. The Nutty Pear-fessor is my go-to." — Sarah L., Austin
"Great for a quick healthy lunch. The staff is knowledgeable about what's gluten-free and happy to help customize." — Michael R., Austin

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