New Mod Med Inspired Salads and Sandwiches on Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar's Lunch Menu

Treat yourself to fresh, bold flavors and creative new sandwiches and salads when you sample selections from the latest Modern Mediterranean (Mod Med) lunch menu now being served at Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar.

Salad lovers will relish the leafy greens that now boast juicy berries, colorful beets and fresh herbs.

Or make the next midday meal more enjoyable by sinking your teeth into  sandwiches that feature a Mod Med twist on traditional favorites. Get ready for a burst of flavors from the newly added robust roast beef French Dip served au jus with Carmel Café & Wine Bar’s house-made bacon jam and caramelized onions.

Among the newcomers to Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar’s noontime fare are the following:

The Citrus Grilled Salmon Salad features organic mixed greens, red and yellow beets, tomatoes, English cucumber, seasonal berries, almonds, goat cheese crumbles and a refreshing orange thyme vinaigrette.

The Mediterranean Ahi Tuna Salad offers a tantalizing array of romaine hearts, organic mixed greens, roasted fingerling potatoes, edamame, olives, artichoke, red onion, chopped egg and tomatoes that are complemented with a mustard-chive vinaigrette.

Take your pick of grilled or golden fried chicken to create a satisfying pita packed with flavorful feta cheese, crisp red onions, colorful spring mix of greens and juicy tomato.

Make lunch your new favorite meal of the day when you make your way to Carmel Café & Wine Bar.

Carmel Café’s signature cuisine is Mod Med, a modern interpretation of foods and flavors traditionally associated with Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Greece and Morocco.

Carmel Café & Wine Bar is located at 8433 Cooper Creek Boulevard in Sarasota.  The phone number is 941-893-5955.

Carmel Café & Wine Bar is open 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, go to www.carmelcafe.com.