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The Purple Onion - Saluda

16 E main St, Saluda, NC
Sandwiches
Apps & Salads Lunch
Pizza
Beverages
Libations
Dessert

Featured Items

  • 12" Pepperoni

    $16.50
  • 7" Wild Mushroom

    sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
    $11.00
  • 7" Mediteranean

    spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
    $10.00

Sandwiches

  • (★) Chorizo Huevos

    ground chorizo, stewed white beans and butternut, corn tortilla chips, farm fresh egg, red pepper chipotle ranch, topped with cilantro and scallions
    $17.00
  • BLT Trout Wrap

    roasted trout fillet, bacon, cherry tomatoes, organic greens, citrus herb aioli, tortilla wrap
    $16.00
  • PO Smash Burger

    1/4 lb of beef patties, ny sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato & pickled purple onion on a potato bun (G*)
    $15.00
  • Gyro Chicken

    lemon & garlic roasted chicken breast, house tzatziki, feta, greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, greek pita (G*, V*)
    $15.00
  • Trout Gyro

    sunburst mountain trout fillet, house tzatziki, feta, greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, greek pita (G*, V*)
    $16.00
  • Greater Greek Pita

    quinoa tabouleh, hummus, dave's greens, cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, greek vinaigrette, soft greek pita (vgn)
    $12.00
  • Toasted Turkey and Apples

    roasted turkey, white cheddar, maple dijon mayo, arugula, cider brined apples, sunflower wheat
    $14.00
  • BLT

    applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, duke's, wheat bread (G*)
    $14.00
  • Reuben

    pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marble rye bread (G*)
    $15.00
  • Rachel

    our reuben with turkey, instead of pastrami (G*)
    $14.00
  • Alison Kraut

    our vegetarian take on our reuben with roasted wild mushrooms, instead of pastrami (G*)
    $14.00
  • Toasted Cheese

    cheddar and mozzarella on toasted multigrain wheat bread (G*)
    $7.00
  • Soup/Sand

    1/2 portion of a sandwich listed below & a cup of soup
    $14.00
  • Salad/ Sand

    1/2 portion of a sandwich listed below & choice of salad
    $15.00

Apps & Salads Lunch

Appetizers

  • (★) Flatbread Feature

    garlic oil, carrot romesco, chevre, marinated purple onions, gremolata, superseeds
    $10.00
  • Ciabatta

    served with rosemary garlic herb mix and extra virgin olive oil (V), whipped european butter, local apple butter
    $6.00
  • Cup of Soup

    $5.00
  • Bowl of Soup

    $8.00
  • Crab Au Gratin

    east coast blue crab claw, three cheeses, scallions, parmesan garlic bread
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Bowl of Marinated Olives

    $8.00
  • Hummus App

    garbanzo bean hummus, crudite, pita (vgn,GF*)
    $9.00
  • Pimento Board

    shredded sharp cheddar & parmesan, dill pickle juice, dukes, pimentos, stone ground mustard, house pickles, sweety drop peppers, bruschette (GF*)
    $15.00

Salad

  • Half Farmer

    FARMERS CAESAR** bibb lettuce, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar, croutons Want a traditional take? Try the House Caesar with bibb lettuce, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette, croutons
    $10.00
  • Full Farmer

    romaine, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, croutons
    $15.00
  • Half House Caesar

    FARMERS CAESAR** bibb lettuce, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar, croutons Want a traditional take? Try the House Caesar with bibb lettuce, parmesan, caesar vinaigrette, croutons
    $7.00
  • Full House Caesar

    romaine, parmesan, capers, farm fresh egg, cherry tomatoes, caesar dressing, croutons
    $13.00
  • Half Pink Lady & Gorgonzola Salad

    mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)
    $9.00
  • Full Pink Lady & Gorgonzola Salad

    mixed baby greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (V*,G)
    $15.00
  • Half Greek Salad

    lettuce, kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, greek vinaigrette (V*,G)
    $8.00
  • Full Greek Salad

    lettuce, kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, tomato, purple onion, greek vinaigrette (V*,G)
    $14.00
  • Half Garden Salad

    mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing (V,G)
    $7.00
  • Full Garden Salad

    mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions, carrots, choice of dressing (V,G)
    $13.00
  • Tabouleh

    a refreshing combination of red quinoa, mint, garlic, parsley, sweet red pepper, lemon & olive oil; on greens with feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, marinated purple onion, kalamata olives & pita (V*,G*)
    $14.00
  • Mediterranean Plate Salad

    quinoa tabouleh, hummus, greens, kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled purple onions, olives & pita (V*,G*)
    $17.00

Pizza

7" Pizzas

  • 7" Classico

    pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
    $11.00
  • 7" Mediteranean

    spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
    $10.00
  • 7" Wild Mushroom

    sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
    $11.00
  • 7" Wild Vegan

    our roasted wild mushroom blend over garbanzo bean hummus base, topped with arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
    $10.00
  • 7" Chicken Caesar

    lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes
    $11.00
  • 7" Pepperoni

    mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
    $9.50
  • 7" Cheese

    mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
    $8.00
  • (★) 7" Featured 'Za

    house made marinara, breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, onion, parsley
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00

12" Pizza

  • 12" Classico

    pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
    $19.00
  • 12" Mediterranean

    spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
    $17.00
  • 12" Wild Mushroom

    sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
    $19.00
  • 12" Chicken Caesar

    lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes
    $19.00
  • 12" Cheese

    mozzarella & parm on choice of tomato sauce or EVOO and garlic
    $12.00
  • 12" Pepperoni

    $16.50
  • 12" WILD VEGAN

    $19.00
  • (★) 12" Featured 'Za

    house made marinara, breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, onion, parsley
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00

GF Pizza (10")

  • GF Classico

    pepperoni, italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce
    $22.00
  • GF Mediteranean

    spinach, feta, banana pepper, olives, fresh tomato, pickled purple onion, mozzarella
    $20.00
  • GF Wild Mushroom

    sautéed shiitake, portobello, & seasonal mushrooms, chèvre, parmesan, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
    $22.00
  • GF Chicken Caesar

    lemon chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, baked; caesar dressed lettuce, bacon & sun dried tomatoes *modification from regular menu - mix greens subbed for romaine
    $22.00
  • GF Cheese

    $15.00
  • GF Pepperoni

    $18.50
  • GF Wild Vegan

    $12.00
  • GF Flatbread

    A 10" gluten free version of the daily chef inspired flatbread. See Flatbread listed under "Appetizers" for a description of today's creation.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $22.00

Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

  • 12oz Coffee

    $3.00
  • Coke

    $2.00
  • Diet Coke

    $2.00
  • Mexican Coke

    $3.00
  • SW Tea

    $3.00
  • 1/2 & 1/2 Tea

    $3.00
  • UN Tea

    $3.00
  • Arnold Palmer

    $3.00
  • Lemonade

    $3.00
  • Sprite

    $2.00
  • IBC Root Beer

    $2.50
  • Dr Ginger Ale

    $2.50
  • Milk

    $3.00
  • Izze

    OUT OF STOCK
    $2.50
  • Juice Box

    $1.00
  • Hot Chocolate

    $3.50
  • Hot Tea

    $2.50
  • Topo Chico

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.00
  • San Pellegrino

    $3.00
  • Coconut Water

    $2.00

Libations

White Wine

  • BTL Steven Kent CHARDONNAY

    $31.00
  • BTL Frogs Leap Grenouille ROSÉ

    $45.00
  • BTL Twisted River RIESLING

    $35.00
  • BTL Stemmari PINOT GRIGIO

    $35.00
  • BTL Tohu SB

    $39.00
  • BTL Buxy CHARDONNAY

    $45.00
  • BTL Harken CHARDONNAY

    $39.00
  • BTL Diorama Brut CAVA

    $29.00
  • BTL La Galope ROSÉ

    $32.00
  • Corkage Fee

    $20.00
  • 187 Rotari BRUT

    $10.00
  • 187 Good Twin SPARKLING 0%

    $10.00
  • 1/2 BTL Honig SAUV B.

    OUT OF STOCK
    $23.00
  • 1/2 BTL Fournier SANCERRE

    $30.00
  • 1/2 BTL King P GRIS

    $23.00
  • 1/2 BTL Vitaliis POUILLY-FUISSE

    $35.00
  • 1/2 BTL Wente CHARD

    $18.00
  • 1/2 BTL Rombauer CHARD

    $41.00
  • 1/2 BTL GF BLANC de NOIR

    $22.00
  • 1/2 BTL Veuve CHAMP

    $55.00
  • BTL Aveleda VINHO VERDE

    $38.00
  • BTL Florensac PICPOUL

    $34.00
  • BTL Tommasi PINOT GRIGIO

    $42.00
  • BTL Terzetto Gavi CORTESE

    $39.00
  • BTL Nora ALBARINO

    $44.00
  • BTL Rabble SAUV B.

    $40.00
  • BTL Dog Point SB

    $45.00
  • BTL Fournier, Belles, SANCERRE

    $55.00
  • BTL Naia Rueda VERDEJO

    $39.00
  • BTL Laroche Chablis CHARDONNAY

    $65.00
  • BTL Chateau d'Epire CHENIN B

    $49.00
  • BTL King Estate PINOT GRIS

    $42.00
  • BTL Domaine Arsac VIOGNIER

    $45.00
  • BTL Vitaliis POUILLY-FUISSE

    $62.00
  • BTL Lewis CHARDONNAY

    $98.00
  • BTL Lobetia Tempranillo ROSE

    $32.00
  • BTL Fournier SANCERRE ROSÉ

    $59.00
  • BTL Lucy PN ROSE

    $49.00
  • BTL Roseblood ROSÉ

    $42.00
  • BTL Tommasi PROSECCO

    $41.00
  • BTL Bailly Lapierre Reserve CREMANT

    $39.00
  • BTL Gloria Ferrer BLANC DE NOIR

    $43.00
  • BTL Ferghettina CHAMPAGNE

    $58.00
  • BTL J. Lasselle Prem. Cru CHAMPAGNE

    $89.00
  • BTL Veuve Cliquot CHAMPAGNE

    $110.00
  • BTL L'excessive, MOSCAT ROSE 0%

    OUT OF STOCK
    $35.00
  • SB plus & Minus 0%

    $29.00

Red Wine

  • BTL Chateau de Jarnioux BEAUJOLAIS

    OUT OF STOCK
    $39.00
  • BTL Chemistry PINOT NOIR

    $40.00
  • BTL Pietrame MONTEPULCIANO

    $32.00
  • Guigal CDR

    $45.00
  • BTL Peirano ZIN

    $39.00
  • BTL GreenWing CAB SAUV

    $43.00
  • Corkage Fee

    $20.00
  • 1/2 BTL King E PN

    $24.00
  • 1/2 BTL Biale Black Chicken ZIN

    $49.00
  • 1/2 BTL Honig CAB

    $45.00
  • 1/2 BTL Chehalem Mtn. PN

    $22.00
  • 1/2 BTL Guigal CDR

    $18.00
  • BTL Chateau Pizay GAMAY

    $41.00
  • BTL King Estate PN

    $47.00
  • BTL Knights Templar PINOT NOIR

    $69.00
  • BTL Davis Family PN

    $92.00
  • BTL Robert Sinskey PN

    $82.00
  • BTL Fantino BARBERA D'ALBA

    $47.00
  • BTL Geggiano CHIANTI

    $61.00
  • BTL Brancaia TOSCANA

    $41.00
  • BTL LAN Rioja Res TEMP

    $42.00
  • BTL Chaume-Arsac RHONE BLEND

    $49.00
  • BTL Diorama PRIORAT

    $49.00
  • BTL Frog's Leap ZINFANDEL

    $75.00
  • BTL Mendel MALBEC

    $49.00
  • BTL Bula RED BLEND

    $35.00
  • BTL Guigal St.Joseph SYRAH

    $79.00
  • BTL Terzetto BAROLO

    $59.00
  • BTL Tommasi AMARONE

    $95.00
  • BTL Shelton MERTLOT

    $32.00
  • BTL Trefethen MERLOT

    $54.00
  • BTL Saint-Emilion Grand Cru MERLOT CAB

    $89.00
  • BTL Roman Ceremony CABERNET

    $49.00
  • BTL Honig CAB

    $89.00
  • BTL Decero "Amano" MALBEC/CAB/VERDOT

    $109.00
  • Old Wines ->

  • BTL Campet PN

    $39.00
  • BTL Bula RED BLEND

    $35.00
  • BTL Chehalem Mnt Cuvée PN

    $40.00
  • BTL Luca PINOT NOIR

    $56.00
  • BTL Kivelstadt SYRAH

    $54.00
  • BTL Frog's Leap CAB

    $101.00
  • BTL Wente MERLOT

    $35.00

Dessert

Desserts

  • ❥ Mixed Berry Cobbler

    $8.00
  • ❥ White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    $9.50
  • ❥ Tiramisu

    $9.50
  • Apple Pie

    $9.50
  • ❥ Turtle Cheesecake

    $9.50
  • ❥ Chocolate Decadence

    $9.50
  • ❥Raspberry Tart

    OUT OF STOCK
    $9.50

UN Tea

$3.00

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The Purple Onion Location and Ordering Hours

(828) 749-1179
16 E main St, Saluda, NC 28773
Closed • Opens Monday at 11AM
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