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ChiChaNaYubi · 2023-06-02T11:20:25+00:00

Is it massive enough? How many weeks will this feed my family for I need to know!! Yabu- that’s not massive enough you’ll starve yanbu- that’s massive mate.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 02/06/2023 16:32

Massage the red cabbage with olive oil and lemon juice before hand

You what? massage.the.cabbage?? do you need a special massage bed or will the kitchen surface do?

Anything gets a massage here it's me, not the fekkin' salad leaves.

TrappedInSlothBody · 02/06/2023 16:34

Massage the red cabbage with olive oil and lemon juice before hand.

Meta level massive salad mockery.

DeliciouslyDecadent · 02/06/2023 16:35

BarbaraofSeville · 02/06/2023 16:02

I could also do with reading this. I thought a Massive Salad was a substantial 'meal salad' so as well a normal amount of 'salad' and maybe roast sweet potato, it had something like a chicken breast or other protein, plus dip and dressing.

But it seems that it has to have large quantities of every different type of vegetable imaginable plus something like a slither of chicken.

What are all your fridges like? I eat nowhere near the MN recommended amount of fruit and veg and really struggle to get the modest amount I buy into the fridge and there's only two of us.

I can't imagine how big your fridge needs to be to accommodate a week's worth of MN approved quantities for a family.

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Is this a serious question @BarbaraofSeville ?
If so, my fridge is a normal size fridge freezer with 2 veggie drawers in the fridge.

What are all your fridges like? I eat nowhere near the MN recommended amount of fruit and veg and really struggle to get the modest amount I buy into the fridge and there's only two of us.

I can't imagine how big your fridge needs to be to accommodate a week's worth of MN approved quantities for a family.

mixed sweet peppers (3)
apples
aubergine
lemon
celery
carrots
spinach
lettuce
watercress
tenderstem broccoli
fresh root ginger
1/2 a butternut squash

on the fridge shelves I have a box of
mushrooms
raspberries
strawberries
blueberries
tomatoes

in the veg box (cupboard)
potatoes
onions
sweet potatoes

in the freezer
petis pois
green beans
spinach

Most of the fridge items are used and replaced weekly

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 02/06/2023 16:35

I thought this one was a serious post until I got to the “massage the red cabbage…” bit

Can confirm I have seen recipes for salad with kale (bleugh) that recommend massaging the leaves because kale is tough. IMO if you have to massage your salad into submission before you can eat it you're going wrong somewhere.

DeliciouslyDecadent · 02/06/2023 16:36

I can't imagine how big your fridge needs to be to accommodate a week's worth of MN approved quantities for a family.

Fruit and veg is replaced twice a week, not once.

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:38

What are all your fridges like? I eat nowhere near the MN recommended amount of fruit and veg and really struggle to get the modest amount I buy into the fridge and there's only two of us

I have a large family/household and I run 3 large fridge/freezers. And come winter (where I live) I keep my house and my childrens homes/fridges stocked up with all the salad and Mediterranean veg I grow.

Alighttouchonthetiller · 02/06/2023 16:41

ToeJammed · 02/06/2023 14:00

This is what a massive salad looks like to me 😛

Amen!

LadyMuckingabout · 02/06/2023 16:43

Interesting to add up the jokey posts vs the deadly serious ones !

I think we do have a number of Massive Saladers among us…

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:45

Interesting to add up the jokey posts vs the deadly serious ones

I thought it was a serious question. I didn’t realise till later it was tongue in cheek.

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:47

I think we do have a number of Massive Saladers among us

I love a big salad (as in a bowl of lots of different vegetables and sometimes fruit as well). Grilled pineapple is great in it. So is watermelon.

Shodan · 02/06/2023 16:49

I like mushrooms a la grecque in a salad (dead posh).

Is anyone else old enough to remember those lovely Heinz tins of salad? Like Russian salad, vegetable salad etc?

ArabeIIaScott · 02/06/2023 16:51

Hoppinggreen · 02/06/2023 16:08

So the hot food is touching cold food?
Dirty, dirty Bastards

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😂

ArabeIIaScott · 02/06/2023 16:52

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:45

Interesting to add up the jokey posts vs the deadly serious ones

I thought it was a serious question. I didn’t realise till later it was tongue in cheek.

Tongue In Cheek - is this a different special kind of weird cold meat salad?

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:52

Shodan · 02/06/2023 16:49

I like mushrooms a la grecque in a salad (dead posh).

Is anyone else old enough to remember those lovely Heinz tins of salad? Like Russian salad, vegetable salad etc?

Yes. And my Eastern European relatives always have a bowl of a homemade version on the table during a shindig. It takes me back. 😊

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:54

Tongue In Cheek - is this a different special kind of weird cold meat salad?

Nice one. 😀. Truth be told I do like a nice bit of tongue.

midlifecrash · 02/06/2023 16:54

Is this a good time to mention that you can stir fry lettuce

PollyThePixie · 02/06/2023 16:55

midlifecrash · 02/06/2023 16:54

Is this a good time to mention that you can stir fry lettuce

Lettuce soup is nice.

JulieHoney · 02/06/2023 16:56

We're having salad tonight - I feel so very MN on trend!

Ours is cold poached salmon, little gem lettuce, baby spinach, avocado, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes and a couple of slices of fresh bread. Mustard vinaigrette.

Does that past muster, MN? Or would that feel your rugby playing sons for a week?

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ChiChaNaYubi · 02/06/2023 16:57

BarbaraofSeville · 02/06/2023 16:02

I could also do with reading this. I thought a Massive Salad was a substantial 'meal salad' so as well a normal amount of 'salad' and maybe roast sweet potato, it had something like a chicken breast or other protein, plus dip and dressing.

But it seems that it has to have large quantities of every different type of vegetable imaginable plus something like a slither of chicken.

What are all your fridges like? I eat nowhere near the MN recommended amount of fruit and veg and really struggle to get the modest amount I buy into the fridge and there's only two of us.

I can't imagine how big your fridge needs to be to accommodate a week's worth of MN approved quantities for a family.

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My fridge is absolutely huge to be fair

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ArabeIIaScott · 02/06/2023 16:58

midlifecrash · 02/06/2023 16:54

Is this a good time to mention that you can stir fry lettuce

Yes! It's bloody lovely.

DamnAndDashIt · 02/06/2023 17:01

Gribbit987 · 02/06/2023 12:54

Ok, I’ll bite.

No. It’s not a really big salad. It’s more a selection from the deli aisle with a few leaves added. Plus strange cooked mushrooms.

It’s not balanced, very indulgent and confusing. One protein ok. But you have 3 plus carbs plus weird mushrooms. I’ve never seen a “salad” like it and it looks horrible. A dish for people who dislike salad in fact.

I’ve just made a big salad. A bag of rocket mixed leaves with carrot, sundried tomato, capers, avocado, celery, onion, roasted courgette and half a tin of tuna. Dressed with a lemon vinaigrette.

FYO this is what a massive salad looks like.

If I’d known I was going to post it online I would have chopped things neatly and styled it a bit 😂

Dear Lord. That looks like it belongs on a FB 'Rate My Plate' page.

Name change, and never ever mention salad on here again, lest we realise it's you.

Wisterical · 02/06/2023 17:11

That's not a salad.

bonfirebash · 02/06/2023 17:17

Now I've had to make a chicken salad, thanks

QuintanaRoo · 02/06/2023 17:17

I feel I want a long running thread over in recipes titled. “Mumsnet Big Salads”. Everyone can post photos of acceptable salads with possibly a summary of ingredients!

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 02/06/2023 17:22

Shodan · 02/06/2023 16:49

I like mushrooms a la grecque in a salad (dead posh).

Is anyone else old enough to remember those lovely Heinz tins of salad? Like Russian salad, vegetable salad etc?

My mother was addicted to those when she was pregnant with my DB. I loved the Russian salad one and really miss it.