Overdose at the Salad Bar: My Dangerous Addiction

by jamie on August 5, 2009

Its official, I am out of control when I go to the salad bar during lunch.  It can never be a simple lettuce, cucumbers, and tomato type salad.  When I’m finished going through the line, it no longer even looks like salad, its more like a veggie, bean, seeds and sprouts smorgasbord.  I mean, can you even spot the lettuce in there?

salad-bar1Just another reason why I should always bring my own lunch.  I just can’t be stopped.  When I see the bins full of edamame, pepperoncinis, garbanzo  beans, sprouts, and sunflower seeds, I go mad.  And today, I think I officially ODed.

{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }

Cait (Cait's Plate) August 5, 2009 at 1:48 pm

HAHA! I can TOTALLY sympathize with this!!

Whitney August 5, 2009 at 4:14 pm

I totes agree! The salad bar is a dangerous, dangerous thing! Love your blog, btw!

elizabeth August 5, 2009 at 6:13 pm

who would ever want a bare bones ice berg lettuce and pale tomato salad?? i’m all about extravagant salads!!!

Taylor (Joy of Food) August 6, 2009 at 2:34 am

Hi Jamie thanks for the comment. I go mad at salad bars too, I keep saying I could eat from one everyday.

Alison August 6, 2009 at 3:55 am

I hear that! When there are SO many yummy choices it’s hard to stop! A little of this… a little of that… oooo what’s that over there? Can we get some more plates out here??

Kailey (PB Swirl) August 8, 2009 at 3:21 pm

haha I couldn’t agree more!! I hate when places charge you for toppings - boy do I rack up a heavy bill.

Matt August 9, 2009 at 4:20 pm

You really should think about seeking professional help for this. I mean, what might happen if this keeps up long-term? Sprouts, beans, seeds, and vegetables, who knows what this could do to your health…:)

jamie August 10, 2009 at 2:29 pm

haha, I know, I know! Its a healthy bad habit, but not so good for my wallet!

Lori August 15, 2009 at 5:28 am

I know what you mean, but what a healthy problem to have. :) Better than bacon bits, processed ham and ranch dressing. Ha, ha!

Thanks for stopping by my blog a while back. I’m sorry it took me so long to pay yours a visit because checking it out now, I love it!

holly the healthy everythingtarian August 20, 2009 at 6:37 am

salad bars = dangerous territory. before i know it, i’ve got a 1 1/2 pounds of food on my hands and a big ol’ bill to prove it!

John August 24, 2009 at 3:42 am

Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.

kim August 31, 2009 at 10:24 am

I agree. I just looove chickpeas. It’s my favorite beans.

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