Greens With a Side of Indulgence

A distinct but related version of girl dinner is a yin-yang combo of a salad and fries—martini optional, but encouraged. This style of snack plate is all about balance, with fresh, crunchy greens set off by crispy, salty fries. It’s healthy and still includes a little treat. And because both salads and fries are infinitely customizable, it’s easy to make the dish work for any menu. At Saint Urban in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Ladies Lunch option ups the extravagance even more by pairing its salads with truffled shoestring potatoes. And on the more health-focused end of the spectrum, salad chain Sweetgreen added air-fried Ripple Fries to its menu, giving the option to indulge a little while still keeping things light.