Comments on: Restaurant Salads Scare Me

By: Jaka Merriman

Jaka Merriman — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:13:28 +0000

I’ve always been wary of restaurant salads more elaborate than garden or greek. While they’re usually incredibly tasty, it would have been way more satisfying to have the pasta and/or the cake!

By: apricot’s closet: dark blue. at apricot tea.

apricot’s closet: dark blue. at apricot tea. — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:55:21 +0000

[...] (of Mom Grind) is petrified of restaurant salads. Why? Because they often have more calories in them than that dessert you passed as being too [...]

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:45:04 +0000

Hi Vered – That is appalling. How on earth do they manage to make a salad so fattening? At home I only have salad with balsamic and olive oil but when I’ve visited the US, I’ve been shocked by some of the fattening things the restaurants call salad. I either avoid them altogether, or ask for a plain green salad with the dressing seperate, so I can put my own on.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:51:14 +0000

I was shocked by the Grilled Vegetable Salad…how could be 1021 calories…did I read this wrong? WOW.

As I can seldom eat a big salad, I tend to order half. I think, however, it is important to pay attention to what’s in the salad. I used to think I could eat salad and then a nice big dessert…well, this post sort of blew that idea out the water.

I can’t think of any restaurants in my area that actually list calories or fat. We do ones that have a low-fat or low-cal menu, but it usually so blah that I never want to order it. Fortunately, I don’t go out that frequently.

I do appreciate you bringing this to my attention as I have to be careful about what I eat due my family history of heart issues. So, thank you:~)

By: Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl

Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:48:29 +0000

Wow. Thanks for sharing, Vered! I can’t imagine such high numbers for salad. My goodness. What’s wrong with this picture?! LOL

I think I’ll stick to making my own salads at home, with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime and a drizzle of olive or coconut oil instead of dressing.

By: The Lawyer Mom

The Lawyer Mom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:20:03 +0000

Whoa. I never would have guessed they were so chock-full. You’re right. It’s all about portion control, said she who bathes in ranch dressing.

By: MomGrind

MomGrind — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:27:44 +0000

Jannie, totally agree on the bread and butter! Really unnecessary, really hard to resist.