Salad bar
Salad bar
A salad bar (/ˈsæləd bɑːr/) is a buffet-style table or counter at a restaurant or food market on which salad components are provided for customers to assemble their own salad plates.
Etymology
The term "salad bar" is a compound noun that combines "salad," from the Latin "salata" (salty), and "bar," from the Old English "bær" (barrier or counter). The concept originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Description
A typical salad bar provides a variety of lettuce types, such as romaine, iceberg, and spinach, along with an assortment of chopped vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Other common ingredients include cheeses, boiled eggs, croutons, and a selection of salad dressings. Some salad bars also offer a range of protein options, such as grilled chicken, tofu, or tuna.
Related Terms
- Buffet: A system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners serve themselves.
- Cafeteria: A type of food service location in which there is little or no waiting staff table service.
- Health food: Foods believed to be highly beneficial to health, especially a diet of various foods advocated by the health food movement.
- Vegetarianism: The practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat, and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Salad bar
- Wikipedia's article - Salad bar
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