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G: Understood! I’ll search for restaurants and eateries near Broad and Pump Road in Richmond, Virginia that serve hearty salads suitable for a light lunch. I’ll look for options that offer good portions and quality ingredients.

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G: Understood, I’ll focus on places where salads are featured as main menu items and not just side salads. I’ll continue researching to find suitable options that meet this criterion.

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G: Here are some full‑scale salad destinations very close to the Broad Street & Pump Road intersection in Short Pump. Each location lists salads as major menu items rather than side dishes, and most of them let you add proteins to make a lunch hearty enough for a larger appetite.

Restaurant (distance from Broad & Pump)	Salad‑focused menu highlights (main items)	Practical details
CAVA – Short Pump (0.3 mi east in the Short Pump Town Center)	CAVA is a fast‑casual Mediterranean spot where salad bowls are central to the menu. The Greek Salad combines grilled chicken, tzatziki, hummus, feta, cucumber, tomato + onion, Kalamata olives, romaine and arugula with Greek vinaigrette【50772864019186†L115-L123】. A build‑your‑own Salad Bowl lets you choose greens such as arugula, baby spinach, romaine or SuperGreens and then add proteins and toppings【50772864019186†L135-L140】. CAVA also offers a customizable Greens + Grains Bowl if you want extra carbohydrates【50772864019186†L126-L131】.	Address: 11780 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233【29313387072002†L29-L33】. Phone: (804) 210‑5949【29313387072002†L29-L33】. Hours: daily 10:30 AM–10:30 PM【29313387072002†L39-L54】.
The Daily Kitchen & Bar – Short Pump (≈0.4 mi east in Greengate)	The Daily emphasizes organic and health‑conscious meals and offers several lunch‑menu salads that can be bulked up with proteins (tofu, falafel, chicken, shrimp, beef or salmon). Options include Superfood (kale, roasted sweet potato, apple, pumpkin seeds, goji berries and a ginger‑turmeric vinaigrette)【27288898863705†L22-L25】; Mediterranean (mixed greens with roasted beet hummus, quinoa tabbouleh, cucumbers, feta and harissa vinaigrette)【27288898863705†L26-L28】; Beet Salad (arugula, goat cheese, toasted pistachio and balsamic reduction)【27288898863705†L24-L25】; and Chopped (Cobb) salad with romaine, tomato, avocado, cucumber, blue cheese, bacon and buttermilk herb dressing【27288898863705†L28-L29】. All of these are standalone entrees and can become quite substantial once you add protein.	Address: 12201 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233【144589734484766†L99-L104】. Phone: (804) 360‑3800【144589734484766†L100-L103】. Lunch hours: Mon‑Fri 11 AM–4 PM (brunch on weekends)【90362137447396†L34-L49】.
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill – Short Pump (≈0.5 mi east, just past the intersection)	Mezeh is similar to CAVA but highlights composed “signature” salad bowls rather than sides. Examples include King Chicken (romaine with chicken kebab, tzatziki, pearl couscous, red‑cabbage slaw, cherry tomatoes and pickled onions finished with tahini)【573662771116919†L218-L226】; Classic Shawarma (mixed greens topped with spicy chicken shawarma, classic hummus, tzatziki, Turkish salad and pickled onions)【573662771116919†L233-L243】; Lamb Gyro (mixed greens, shredded lamb, tzatziki, crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes and pickled onions)【573662771116919†L252-L259】; and Falafel Kick (romaine, falafel, spicy hummus, tabbouleh, red‑cabbage slaw and cherry tomatoes with Greek feta sauce)【573662771116919†L286-L295】. These salads are full‑meal items and you can further customize them via the “add to bag → customize” option.	Address: 11710 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233 (Short Pump Town Center)【865788885922161†screenshot】. Phone: (804) 492‑7914【865788885922161†screenshot】. Hours: daily 10:30 AM–11 PM【865788885922161†screenshot】.
Wood & Iron Gameday Restaurant – Short Pump (≈0.4 mi east)	This sports‑bar‑style restaurant serves generous salads as main courses. The Crispy Cobb Salad piles mixed greens with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy bacon, blue cheese, hard‑boiled egg, onion straws and peppercorn ranch【935674206541866†L176-L178】. A Buffalo Caesar Salad upgrades the typical Caesar by tossing fried or grilled chicken in buffalo sauce and mixing it with romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan and sourdough croutons【935674206541866†L180-L183】. Other entrée‑sized salads include the Candied Pecan & Goat Cheese salad (mixed greens, candied pecans, goat cheese and dried cranberries with balsamic vinaigrette) and a Crispy Chicken salad; full portions run about $18–$20 and half portions are available【935674206541866†L159-L178】.	Address: 12288 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233 (about a block east of Pump Rd). Phone: (804) 403‑7086. Hours: Mon‑Wed 11 AM–12 AM, Thu–Fri 11 AM–1 AM, Sat 10 AM–1 AM, Sun 10 AM–12 AM.

Summary

All four places are within roughly a half‑mile of the Broad & Pump intersection in Richmond’s Short Pump area. CAVA and Mezeh specialize in build‑your‑own and signature salad bowls with Mediterranean flavors and plenty of protein options, while The Daily Kitchen & Bar focuses on organic, locally sourced salads such as the Superfood, Mediterranean and Chopped (Cobb) salads. Wood & Iron Gameday provides hearty American‑style salads like the Crispy Cobb and Buffalo Caesar that are meal‑worthy rather than side dishes.