Mouthful - Chopped salad

BLT Steak: The beauty of BLT’s Vegetable Chopped Salad lies in the layering of textures and flavors. A pop of sweetness from some fresh corn, the crunch of romaine lettuce, slices of radish, briny feta, olives and a host of other ingredients bathe in a creamy olive-oil-based dressing. The ample serving in a large square bowl alongside the complimentary popovers served with room temperature butter might just be the perfect summertime lunch. 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. (inside the W Atlanta downtown). 404-577-7601. www.bltsteak.com.??Livingston Restaurant and Bar: Chef Gary Mennie has found a home at this newly opened (and stunning) restaurant in the Georgian Terrace hotel. Mennie has brought a few of his dishes from the now-closed Taurus — his signature Ten Chopped Vegetable salad is particularly noteworthy. The success of this salad lies in the precision of the knife skills. A uniform dice ensures all of the veggies — such as raw turnips and sweet corn — get their share of the spotlight. A touch of walnut oil and shaved Parmesan add some heft to the otherwise light dish. 659 Peachtree St. 404-897-5000. www.livingstonatlanta.com.??Maggiano’s Little Italy: People love to bash chain restaurants, but there’s an exception to every rule. Whether you’re getting an order to go or dining in, the restaurant’s Italian salad is a necessary order. Crunchy pieces of romaine and iceberg lettuce provide a perfect backdrop for the mix of sweet roasted red peppers, raw broccoli florets, Provolone cheese, piquant red onions, creamy garbanzo beans, Roma tomatoes and croutons dressed in a quintessential “Italian” dressing. 3368 Peachtree Road, 404-816-9650; and other metro Atlanta locations. www.maggianos.com.