As noted by nutrition editor Cynthia Sass in a recent article for Time Magazine,1 “imbalances can either prevent a salad from being slimming, or lead to missing out on key nutrients.”
She points out five common salad mistakes that many people make. These are certainly valuable pointers.
Too little or too much protein
Insufficient variety in your choice of greens
Too little or too much fat
Skipping starch
Insufficient seasoning