Chopped Veggie Salad

Sometimes the vegetables are raw, sometimes they’re grilled; sometimes there’s cheese, sometimes there isn’t. No matter--this crunchy salad is always a favorite.

* Bistro Garden at Coldwater: Grilled vegetables--eggplant, carrots, asparagus, bell peppers, baby leeks, fennel, zucchini, yellow squash and corn--are served on greens in a dressing of cherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil and shallots. (Grilled vegetable salad, $14.50.) Bistro Garden at Coldwater, 12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 501-0202.

* Doughboys: “The works” earns its name: It’s tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, corn, red onion, green beans and lots of shredded Asiago cheese, all tossed in a rich sun-dried tomato vinaigrette flavored with basil, balsamic vinegar, and Pecorino Romano cheese. (The works, $7.75.) Doughboys, 8136 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, (323) 651-4202.

* Kokomo Cafe: It’s not on the menu, but regulars know about the classic salad of red bell pepper, garbanzos, tomatoes, zucchini, romaine and provolone in any of Kokomo’s eight dressings, from balsamic vinaigrette to lime curry. (Vegetable chopped salad, $8.) Kokomo Cafe, Farmer’s Market, 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, (323) 933-0773.

* The Farm of Beverly Hills: Caramelized red onions garnish this salad of tomatoes, green beans, carrots, eggplant, corn and romaine. The vegetables are tossed in a mustard-herb vinaigrette. (Garden vegetable chopped salad, $11.75.) The Farm of Beverly Hills, 439 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, (310) 273-5578.

* Prado: This neighborhood spot uses green and yellow squash, Mexican zucchini, green and red bell pepper, corn and green onions, all grilled till they’re golden in color. They’re tossed with baby greens and a balsamic vinaigrette. (Barbecued vegetable salad, $10.75.) Prado, 244 N. Larchmont Blvd., Hancock Park, (323) 467-3871.

* Cafe Montana: This chopped vegetable salad changes weekly; you might find asparagus, green beans, broccoli, mushrooms and eggplant, just to name a few ingredients. You can be sure there’ll be bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, provolone and romaine. (Chopped salad, $8.95.) Cafe Montana, 1534 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 829-3990.