Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (4751 Owens Ayres Court, Eau Claire) might be best known for its namesake meat, but Johnny’s Goat Cheese Salad has earned it the first place spot for the second year in this category. Wissota High Shores’ salad bar (17985 Hwy X, Chippewa Falls) is a Valley favorite. The eatery overlooks Lake Wissota and offers great drinks alongside its grub. The salad at 3rd & Vine (1929 Third St., Eau Claire) is joining the ranks for the first time as well. Their salad comes with local greens, kale, sweet potato, red onion, carrot, and kumquat, topped with candied pecans and served with maple-mustard vinaigrette. –McKenna Scherer