Today is National Salad Day, celebrating the customizable dish that can be as simple or as loaded as you want.
Salads date back to ancient times, when Romans and Greeks dressed greens with oil, vinegar and salt – the root of the word “salad,” from the Latin sal, meaning salt. In the United States, salads expanded beyond leafy greens, with pasta, potato and protein-packed versions becoming staples. Today’s lineup includes chopped salads, wedge salads, Caesar salads, cobb salads, pasta salads, grain bowls and more. From light sides to full meals, salads remain one of the most flexible dishes on the menu.
If you’re looking for ideas, Love and Lemons rounds up dozens of salad options – from simple kale salads and Caesar to beet salads, orzo, slaws and hearty lentil or veggie-packed bowls – making it easy to find something for any mood or meal.
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