Salads are dishes typically made with a variety of raw or cooked vegetables, and sometimes fruits, grains, nuts, or proteins. They’re usually dressed with some sort of dressing, such as vinaigrette, ranch, or olive oil, to add flavor. Salads can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a main course if they have enough hearty ingredients, like grilled chicken, tofu, beans, cheese, or seeds.
There are many types of salads, ranging from simple ones like a mixed greens salad with lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes, to more elaborate ones like Caesar salads, potato salads, or quinoa-based salads. They can also be served warm or cold, and the combinations are endless depending on personal taste or cultural variations.
Do you like salads? If so, what’s your favorite type?