If you’re like me, you L-O-V-E (okay… maybe tolerate) the made-to-order salad bar addition to Frank Dining Hall this semester. It’s basically a Sweetgreen/Chop’t/Saladworks (okay… maybe more like a FreshCity) in Hamilton. It’s a great way to eat healthy but chances are you aren’t taking advantage of what Frank can do for your salad. Try these hacks to upgrade that salad!

1. Protein

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Add the meat from the main meal to your salad instead of the cubed chicken or tuna. It’s warm, seasoned, and (probably) fresher.

2. Nuts and dried fruits

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Add nuts and dried fruits from the yogurt bar for some protein and texture.

3. Dressing

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By Danny Schuleman

Dress your own salad. There are more dressing choices at the salad bar and you can regulate the amount.

4. New additions

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Once you’re handed your salad, head over to the salad bar and add more goodies. Sometimes the made-to-order salad bar doesn’t have everything the main one does.

5. Fresh fruit

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Add apples, oranges, or pears from the fruit section to sweeten your salad.

6. Cheese

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Prefer a cheese other than feta or blue? Take cheese from the sandwich bar and use that instead. Cheddar lovers rejoice!

Now go forth and enjoy that salad!