Abstract

In simple words, a salad is a composition of ingredients that can be raw, cooked, or cold, usually served with a dressing and eaten as an appetizer or as a main course. The word 'Salad' originated from the Latin word Sal, meaning salt. The ancient Romans believed that adding salt to green leafy vegetables would reduce bitterness, thus making it easier on the palate to consume. The earliest salads were a mix of greens (sometime picked) that were tossed together with some salt and served on the table.