National Salad Day

Celebrate fresh, healthy eating on National Salad Day! Salads are the perfect way to enjoy nutritious vegetables, fruits, and proteins in one delicious meal. From simple green salads to elaborate composed salads, discover new combinations, dressings, and ingredients that make eating healthy both satisfying and enjoyable.

History & Origins

Food-related celebrations often emerge from cultural traditions, marketing campaigns by food industries, or grassroots movements by food enthusiasts.

Why It Matters

Food celebrations promote culinary diversity, support local agriculture, and bring people together through shared dining experiences.

How to Celebrate

Create a colorful salad with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Try a new salad recipe or dressing you've never made before. Visit a local farmer's market to buy fresh produce for your salads. Host a salad bar party with various toppings and dressings. Share healthy salad recipes and tips on social media.

Fun Facts

• The word 'salad' comes from the Latin 'salata', meaning salted vegetables
• Caesar salad was invented in Mexico, not Italy
• Americans eat about 30 pounds of lettuce per person each year
• The first salads were made with bitter herbs and were eaten for medicinal purposes
• Adding healthy fats like avocado or nuts to salads helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins