The Big Salad IS an entree and I don’t recall ever finishing an entire bowl. There was a time when you could walk into any chain restaurant, local diner, cafe or eatery and find at least 5 different huge salads on the menu. I recall the Cobb Salad with fried chicken and Honey Mustard dressing from Black-Eyed Pea being a favorite. And the Caesar with Chicken from Humperdink’s introduced me to that classic in 1989. The thought occurred to me-why do so many people order those big salads when they go out for a meal? Do women think the Big Salad is an acceptable choice for watching one’s caloric intake? Do men consider the Big Salad a healthy option? Most likely a big bowl of lettuce topped with hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, strips of fried chicken and a rich creamy dressing is going to have nearly the fat content of a small filet of beef with vegetables. But I know why I am drawn and perhaps many others as well, to this menu option. There’s a lot of prep involved, lettuce and vegetables to wash and chop, proteins to prepare, cheese to shred, dressings to measure and mix. When my family was young and dinner was a nightly home affair, we regularly had a fresh green (side) salad to accompany the main course. One of my friends once remarked that she hated making salad and would rather buy a bag of mixed lettuce, than chop all the veggies required. I think this is one of the reasons that many of us like to order the Big Salad when we’re out for lunch. It’s a treat to have this mountain of ingredients freshly prepared just for you. I will continue to search for Big Salads on menus around town.
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