Simple Mistakes to Avoid When Making Salads

Overdressing

  Adding too much dressing can make the salad soggy and overpower the fresh flavours. Start with a little and add more as needed.

Uneven Chopping

Chopping ingredients unevenly can make the salad harder to eat. Cut everything into similar sizes so that it has a good balance of ingredients and a better texture.

Not Drying Greens Properly

Wet greens can dilute the dressing and make the salad watery. Use a salad spinner or paper towel to dry greens thoroughly.

Not Balancing Texture

A good salad has a mix of textures—crunchy, creamy and tender. Try adding nuts, seeds, or croutons for variety.

Don’t Forget Seasoning

A salad can taste bland if not seasoned properly. Salt, pepper, and herbs bring out the flavours of fresh ingredients, turning a simple salad into a more flavourful dish.