MoseySusan Posted March 7, 2022 Share #1 Posted March 7, 2022 Years ago when we visited New York City, we ate lunch at a salad bar. They served it either tossed or chopped, which meant they’d put it all into an extra machine and mince it together. I haven’t been to a salad bar since then. Don’t know if they still serve chopped salad. My salad lunch is a mess. Spring mix, carrot, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, left over black beans and calabacitas, blue cheese dressing and salsa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #2 Posted March 7, 2022 Subway was still making chopped salads the last tile I was in there. They really hold up the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 7, 2022 Share #3 Posted March 7, 2022 I was somewhere and they started to chop my salad. I didn't like the idea. I want to chew it myself. Today, I had a salad and I locked myself in my office, so I could throw it all over the place in peace. Not sure how you would eat salad in a job interview. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #4 Posted March 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I was somewhere and they started to chop my salad. I didn't like the idea. I want to chew it myself. Today, I had a salad and I locked myself in my office, so I could throw it all over the place in peace. Not sure how you would eat salad in a job interview. One of my dates we ordered salmon salads. We heard they were good. They really were but they used shredded lettuce. I was like trying to eat spaghetti on a date. Maybe not quite as bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtyhip Posted March 7, 2022 Popular Post Share #5 Posted March 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, Longjohn said: One of my dates we ordered salmon salads. We heard they were good. They really were but they used shredded lettuce. I was like trying to eat spaghetti on a date. Maybe not quite as bad. I ordered King Crab legs on a date once. Cracking it and digging out the goods, and it is messy too. Eh, my date wanted to marry me anyway, so I guess I didn't F up too badly there. HAHA 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 7, 2022 Share #6 Posted March 7, 2022 There is a salad chain called Chopt that mainly features chopped salads and the local fancy grocery store has a salad station where you can get salads either chopped or regular. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #7 Posted March 7, 2022 Houlihan’s has a chopped Asian salad. It’s ok but I would never take chopping as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #8 Posted March 7, 2022 Yes, but they are getting harder to find. Wedge salads confuse me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #9 Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, jsharrwick said: Yes, but they are getting harder to find. Wedge salads confuse me. They are polar opposites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoseySusan Posted March 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #10 Posted March 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Kirby said: There is a salad chain called Chopt that mainly features chopped salads and the local fancy grocery store has a salad station where you can get salads either chopped or regular. I think Chopt may have been the place in NYC. Got it… still can get a chopped salad. Because… this is me eating spring mix. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #11 Posted March 7, 2022 Just now, MoseySusan said: I think Chopt may have been the place in NYC. Got it… still can get a chopped salad. We have Chopt, but I never really "got" it (nor actually got it). I can see romaine or iceberg or a couple other hardier greens needing a chop or two, but not to the level of "slaw"? Do they chop it that much? Seems like most mixed greens are pretty tender and the less messing with them the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted March 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, jsharrwick said: Yes, but they are getting harder to find. Wedge salads confuse me. I used a knife and fork the one and only time I ordered a wedge salad. It was covered in blue cheese and bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: We have Chopt, but I never really "got" it (nor actually got it). I can see romaine or iceberg or a couple other hardier greens needing a chop or two, but not to the level of "slaw"? Do they chop it that much? Seems like most mixed greens are pretty tender and the less messing with them the better. I remember the volume decreased significantly after it was all chopped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #14 Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, MoseySusan said: I used a knife and fork the one and only time I ordered a wedge salad. It was covered in blue cheese and bacon. Yeah - feel like a wedge salad is something you only get at an event or other pre-planned sort of meal - like a wedding or a large conference dinner. Can't say I've picked that on my own when given options. Seemed good enough the times I had it, but the toppings are truly what make that one good to eat. The more dressings/toppings the better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #15 Posted March 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: I used a knife and fork the one and only time I ordered a wedge salad. It was covered in blue cheese and bacon. You should have ordered the chopped wedge salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, jsharrwick said: You should have ordered the chopped wedge salad. The kitchen staff gets all, “WTF else does Karen want?!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #17 Posted March 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: The kitchen staff gets all, “WTF else does Karen want?!” to see the manager, duh!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #18 Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Wilbur said: They are polar opposites. I would like a deconstructed wedge salad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 7, 2022 Share #19 Posted March 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, jsharrwick said: I would like a deconstructed wedge salad! Pick it up and eat it like an orange wedge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 7, 2022 Share #20 Posted March 7, 2022 When I make a salad, I chop the lettuce somewhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 7, 2022 Share #21 Posted March 7, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 8, 2022 Share #22 Posted March 8, 2022 I didn't know chopped salad was even a thing at a restaurant. I don't even choose restaurants with a salad in mind. Instead I look for a range of veggie dishes, not just salad. It is incredibly rare I have a salad as a primary course...which I' ve seen other people order a humungous salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 8, 2022 Share #23 Posted March 8, 2022 I think wedge salads have replaced the chopped craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted March 8, 2022 Share #24 Posted March 8, 2022 I need to add salads back to my diet and they wont be chopped. I'll have to buy a bag of frozen, cooked breast strips to thaw out and add to the lettuce, tomato, onion, and whatever else is handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share #25 Posted March 8, 2022 3 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: When I make a salad, I chop the lettuce somewhat For sure. Have you tried a lettuce leaf wrap? I tried it around some chunky tuna filling once. What a mess! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 8, 2022 Share #26 Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, MoseySusan said: For sure. Have you tried a lettuce leaf wrap? I tried it around some chunky tuna filling once. What a mess! It works best with butter lettuce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 8, 2022 Share #27 Posted March 8, 2022 8 hours ago, MoseySusan said: For sure. Have you tried a lettuce leaf wrap? I tried it around some chunky tuna filling once. What a mess! I have not tried that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted March 8, 2022 Share #28 Posted March 8, 2022 9 hours ago, MoseySusan said: For sure. Have you tried a lettuce leaf wrap? I tried it around some chunky tuna filling once. What a mess! At Jimmy John's I usually order a Unwitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share #29 Posted March 8, 2022 5 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: I have not tried that 4 hours ago, BR46 said: At Jimmy John's I usually order a Unwitch. It looks like Jimmy John's is the place to give it a try. When I ordered an Unwich, they gave me a bowl of rusty shredded lettuce with the sandwich stuff on top. Not their best look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 8, 2022 Share #30 Posted March 8, 2022 Most Asian restaurants offer some kind of lettuce wrap and they can be outstanding. I really do think chopped salads are yesterday's menu item. Much like the wedge salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted March 8, 2022 Share #31 Posted March 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: It looks like Jimmy John's is the place to give it a try. When I ordered an Unwich, they gave me a bowl of rusty shredded lettuce with the sandwich stuff on top. Not their best look. The last jj unwitch that I got looked like this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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