Get Ready for Portland Salad Week 2025

It’s back! Portland Salad Week 2025 is almost upon us. We’ll be celebrating our love of salad from July 14 to 18 on Bridgetown Bites—look for roundups, reader suggestions, unexpected tidbits, and more.

The last time we did Portland Salad Week here was in 2022. A number of things interrupted us in those intervening three years but we are happy to return to this salad extravaganza. You know, it all started when I read someone lament on social media about the lack of a salad week in amongst all the food weeks (burgers, pizza, dumplings, and the like). Here’s what I wrote back then:

“The idea for Salad Week first came up last summer during the Portland Mercury’s Burger Week. Corbin Smith asked on Twitter, ‘When is pdx salad week, I ask you…’ Rachel Monahan responded with “’But I really want a salad week.’ As someone who was already smitten with salad that spring and summer, I was inspired—and started plotting Salad Week.”

I’ll be joined by my friend Judith Rich again this year and I am so thankful to have her back on the Salad Week team again! Her contributions—in both our marketing/communication efforts and content—are more than welcome.

What To Expect During Portland Salad Week 2025

Here’s what we have in store for you this year:

Monday, July 14—Salad 101: What Makes a Salad?

Discover the anatomy of a salad and where to find the different kinds and styles in Portland and the surrounding area. We’ll break down the week and what to expect, and even have a Salad Alignment Chart for you.

Tuesday, July 15—Salad Royalty: Where Salad Reigns Supreme

Take a deep dive into Portland’s most salad-centric spots—from upscale dining destinations to offbeat neighborhood cafes, highlighting some of the best and most favorite salads in the Portland area. Plus, meet the makers and growers behind some of the best salads in town. We’ll even feature a few local recipes you can whip up yourself in the comfort of your own home.

Wednesday, July 16—Portland Kids Take Over Salad Week

Local Portland kids show us their favorite salads in Portland—think dessert salads, pasta salads, and carb-loaded mashups. Expect some uncut, raw takeaways from a local kid’s perspective as well as lively videos and narration.

Thursday, July 17—Portland Food Influencers Share Their Salad Love

Portland’s top content creators and influencers share their favorite salad choices, complete with insider tips, photos, and recommendations. Expect commentary from local chefs, Portland food writers, and more.

Friday, July 18—Salad Week in Review

We wrap the week with salad highlights, best bites, and unexpected favorites with written and video recaps, readers’ choice favorites, and more!

We Want Your Salad Faves

Readers, I know some of you love salad—because you’ve told me you do! We’d love to hear from you, and invite you to fill out this form with your cool salad tips. We’ve also embedded it below.