6 Salad Sins Most Home Cooks Make

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Today, we cover 6 mistakes most beginner home cooks make that can cause a homemade salad to flop and how to fix them.
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0:00 Salad Intro
0:31 1 - Limiting the salad to a single base
1:34 2 - Not making homemade dressings
3:48 3 - There's too much water
4:52 4 - Constructing the salad without intention
6:37 5 - Not cutting the salad components small enough
7:15 6 - Underdressing your salad
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@Sentinel_Soul 2 жыл бұрын

The intro is just how Ethan reacts to eating anything without pickled onions.

@xathridtech727 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ate a single meal without pickled onions since I made pickled onions

@Skibbi198 2 жыл бұрын

"What do you mean most people eat a PB&J without pickled onions???"

@PeaKaeCee 2 жыл бұрын

@@xathridtech727 Ditto! And I think I've gotten my whole family addicted to 'em as well, cause they keep expecting me to bring 'em to all the family events. *nervous chuckle*

@sharilynbeasley8868 2 жыл бұрын

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@albertman900 2 жыл бұрын

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@WardMan75 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to see big Ethan chilling with little Ethan.

@EthanChlebowski 2 жыл бұрын

They have their differences, but in general they get along well.

@soyrubn 2 жыл бұрын

@@EthanChlebowski im glad to read that. Now I can keep all those books I've filled with fanfiction

@Alex-bi5rz 2 жыл бұрын

@@soyrubn oop-

@yeahyeahitskelsey1772 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a pantry chef- making salad for 8 hours a day is literally my job. everything you said here is so so spot on. I would say the #1 reason restaurant salads always taste better than home salad is that we toss them, usually in large bowls about 2 times bigger than the amount of lettuce you have and we use probably about 3 times the amount of dressing so you can actually taste it in every bite instead of just eating... a sad pile of leaves.

@TheHadMatters 2 жыл бұрын

3x is probably an overstatement. Most people I know use too much dressing already. You might think it's 3x because the people who taught you were too conservative with ther dressings, because they themselves also toss the salads that long. Totally agree that good tossing makes the dressing far more impactful, though.

@dmitripogosian5084 2 жыл бұрын

Hate too much dressing

@ntmn8444 2 жыл бұрын

@@dmitripogosian5084 same!

@dmitripogosian5084 2 жыл бұрын

@@ntmn8444 Yep, for me that's the easiest way to spoil an otherwise nice salad - drown it in dressing, even if dressing is nice as well

@bambinaforever1402 2 жыл бұрын

Really. All those salads i ate in restaurants were awful because the lack of dressing

@mikeywalnuts7015 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your videos I’ve been a non-stop salad eating machine for the last month and it’s really helping my depression to eat healthy. My favorite salad so far has been spring mix with arugula, grilled corn, grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, grated habanero cheese, and with a panko crusted chicken cutlet sliced up and added to it. Dressing is olive oil, spicy brown mustard, and honey with salt and pepper. The panko crusted chicken is perfect because it not only serves as a protein but the breading works for the crunch that you would expect from croutons

@Glim246 2 жыл бұрын

Really good for you for pushing yourself to eat healthy despite your depression. You got in to a good cycle of eating healthy so you feel better so you have the energy to eat healthy instead of a destructive cycle. Keep it up☺

@lord.have.myrcene 2 жыл бұрын

Yes salad is so good for depression. I did this once- only ate salad and healthy fats. I started dancing once a day and 5 months later I had dropped 60lbs and I was the happiest and healthiest ever.

@Glim246 2 жыл бұрын

@@lord.have.myrcene Good for you!

@saticharlie 2 жыл бұрын

Goodluck Mikey

@mohamedali7688 2 жыл бұрын

Wow those ingredients in your dressing sounds delicious I'm definitely trying that thank you.

@chasejuggler 2 жыл бұрын

My vegetarian wife makes the best salads I've ever had. TOASTED ALMONDS, I have discovered, are a huge game changer for entree salads!

@peanut1137 2 жыл бұрын

You tried smoked almonds? Whole other ball game

@JonaxII 2 жыл бұрын

Toasted/roasted nuts and kernels in general. Almond, walnut, hazel, sesame, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pine kernels... All very awesome salad ingredients, and all win a whole extra level when toasted.

@naejimba 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Nuts and seeds are a great addition to salads, and you can't really go wrong with whatever you choose. Toasting/roasting/smoking nuts completely changes the flavor as well!

@cliftonmcnalley8469 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the toasted almonds - absolutely my favorite - and they have to be slivered.

@Jinta13 Жыл бұрын

@@peanut1137 smoked almonds are sooooooo good in a salad!!! I recently discover this and it is really a game changer!!!

@AR-ln7ip 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the most important one: #7 Salt. The word "salad" comes from the Latin word for salt. If you don't use enough salt, you're missing out.

@gholland5840 2 жыл бұрын

The 0 calorie fix

@BasedPureblood 2 жыл бұрын

Sal

@mauz791 2 жыл бұрын

I remember Helen Rennie telling the exact same thing

@Metros23 2 жыл бұрын

Spanish word for salty is “salado”.

@AchillesWrath1 2 жыл бұрын

That's the one thing i try to avoid. American food is already too salty. 9/10 people are eating more sodium a day then is recommended.

@vincentdyer8018 2 жыл бұрын

This guy deserves WAY more subs than he’s got right now, most underrated cooking channel on the tube

@kamilk6956 2 жыл бұрын

He went from like no subs to 700k in a span of few months. Agreed, he needs more. Good videos are fire 🔥

@daryagrin8705 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Also Internet Shaquille is extremely underrated

@babayaga20000 2 жыл бұрын

He does but if he gets any more Nord VPN and Raid Shadow Legends will show up

@MamaOv2Monkies 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@MamaOv2Monkies 2 жыл бұрын

@@daryagrin8705 I Agree 100%, he is also easy on the eyes just like Ethan.

@thaliacrafts407 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say this video changed my life. I always had (autism related) food issues and especially vegetables have been a huge issue. Turns out I actually DO like a lot of them, as long as they are in their raw form! Sure I had carrots and iceberg lettuce before, but it never crossed my mind that you could also eat kale, spinach, chicory and even andive in their uncooked state! It made me excited to try new foods, which, if you know how autism works, is a really big deal for me. 🥳

@Valyssi 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite raw 'dishes' for when I'm feeling a bit fancy is spring rolls wrapped in rice sheets with peanut sauce (filled with carrots, any greens, cucumbers, pickled onions and peppers all raw; shrimp too if you eat crustaceans). Only problem might be if the rice sheets (which are sticky) cause any sensory issues. Other than that though, easy to prep ahead and take to lunch

@thaliacrafts407 2 жыл бұрын

@@Valyssi unfortunately I'm allergic to most shellfish, but maybe I'll try it with sardines?

@Baetzibaer 2 жыл бұрын

@@thaliacrafts407 Try it with anchovis.

@coucoubrandy1079 2 жыл бұрын

@@thaliacrafts407 try with anchovies, it's really good for you. But most importantly, choose what you like and try to mix them up. Spinach goes well with cabbages , endives, rucola chicory and you can add fruits, apples, apricots, sultanas etc. I don't know if you're vegetarian or vegan you can add a bit of cheese as well. You will know best. Wish you well.

@Boppip 2 жыл бұрын

That's really great that you have lengthened your list of ok foods! Other raw veg to try are mushrooms, courgette (zucchini), finely shredded swede (rutabaga?), cauliflower, broccoli and baby corn. Less well known cooked vegetables include cauliflower and broccoli stalks and cooked celery slices.

@DevanMistVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Underdressing the salad. Interesting. I always feel like people put way too much dressing on their salads and make it soupy. I always start with a moderate amount of dressing. If it needs more I can add more, but if you put in too much at the beginning there is no saving it aside from adding more salad to your salad.

@h4yleybayley Жыл бұрын

I was taught by a chef that you need less dressing than you think, but you need to toss the salad for longer than you think. This approach is good if you don't like too much dressing (I actually don't mind a lot of dressing, personally) but it's also good if you're trying to avoid adding too many extra calories, as the dressing is often the most calorie-dense part of the dish. Using a huge bowl to do the tossing as someone else here has mentioned is key to doing it properly too.

@mim3097 Жыл бұрын

It depends on the salad, but I usually prefer my salads without dressing. If you make it right, you can get enough flavour from the ingredients.

@katto4073 Жыл бұрын

@@mim3097 this is the route i go. i love using berries and good cheeses in my salads, and with that much power already i don't find myself needing dressings. which kind of feels bad because i have such a cute little collection of glassware for dressings that i don't really use anymore :

@kittenmimi5326 Жыл бұрын

I dont think underdressing the salad exists tbh... you only need a tiny amount of dressing and coat it well to get the flavor. The mistake people make is usually putting too much dressing making it a disgusting sauce and leaf soup...

@LodrikBadric Жыл бұрын

This!

@orangec0rsair115 2 жыл бұрын

look at this Effort put into making this video. This guy even teaches us about all types and components for dressing 2:20 awesome

@EthanChlebowski 2 жыл бұрын

I just try to fit as many good nuggets as I can for each video! That dressing categories one felt essential ✊

@IanDeRanieri 2 жыл бұрын

@@EthanChlebowski I'm not really a fan of nuggets in my salad, but you do you.

@sheenadenae3156 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you teach us how it works rather than just giving recipes. It helps me make things without a recipe more confidently

@jaredlind2888 2 жыл бұрын

#7 Your salad doesn't need to contain leafy greens at all! Try using finely cubed tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and fruit as the base of the salad and ditching the greens all together sometime. #8 A few handfuls of freshly chopped herbs will make your salad shine. Two handfuls of fresh mint and basil will blow your mind.

@donnahdunthorn5207 Жыл бұрын

Right. My go-to salad is cucumbers, grape tomatoes, green bell pepper, and red onion.

@saragabblegoose1075 Жыл бұрын

i have a fantastic salat that is just citrus and avocado with olive oil. And sometimes I spice it up with tomato, beets smoked salmon, eggs and vinaigrette

@Ice.muffin Жыл бұрын

You mean people don't know this already? JC....

@LexAaeto 2 жыл бұрын

Since he didn't go into any specifics; mustard (dijon, freshly ground seeds, whatever you have on hand), honey or sweet chilli sauce are examples of great emulsifiers for your vinaigrettes.

@woolypuffin392 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Dijon is way better than normal yellow mustard.

@alajnabiya 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what emulsifiers there were. I use fresh lemon and olive oil and fresh or dried herbs with salt. Nothing like an emulsifier. Applied separately to the salad, not mixed into a "dressing."

@groerhahn225 Жыл бұрын

@@alajnabiya Well if you don't have an emulsifier, water and oil based components stay seperate and the dressing won't become tangy and creamy. But you do you I suppose.

@dk302948 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I tried looking it up and really couldn't find that many great examples of emulsifiers that made sense the way you just did!

@rocktheroadtowembley Жыл бұрын

Tahini works great as well, pares best with lime juice and some agave sirup

@Clover2k 2 жыл бұрын

The "reverse engineering" tip blew my mind just now, such a simple concept but wow, I can already tell my next salad is gonna be extraordinary.

@charliebackman7968 2 жыл бұрын

What are you going to reverse engineer??

@Anewevisual 2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna reverse engineer a key lime pie into a salad

@pierrebernard142 2 жыл бұрын

we want to knooooooooooow what are you going to reverse engineer ?

@yugothewolf27 2 жыл бұрын

reverse engineer gaming

@samj530 2 жыл бұрын

Subway does this well. Any of their sandwiches can be made into a chopped salad. My fave is the Italian BMT.

@cisium1184 2 жыл бұрын

"pick out a dish you already like, and reverse-engineer a way to turn it into a salad" Note to self: this does _not_ work with PB&J and Fritos.

@valvenator 2 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? MY Frito PB&J Salads are the talk of the town! Honestly though, that talk involves a lot of four letter words...

@mcfarvo 2 жыл бұрын

Grapes, peanut dressing, and fritos as croutons, greens of your choice, you're welcome

@valvenator 2 жыл бұрын

@@mcfarvo I can't even imagine... If, unlike me, you're being serious, is this one of those peanut butter/celery type combos or are you also just messing around with us? ...aaaaand Peanut dressing....???? I was tempted to make a really bad naked peanut comment, but honestly couldn't come up with one. Seriously what is peanut dressing?

@walkeren 2 жыл бұрын

@@mcfarvo I was thinking the same thing: sliced strawberries and raspberries , some cooked wheat berries or farro, peanut dressing! yum

@braggarmybrat 2 жыл бұрын

I have one word for you: a Thai salad with broiled or baked chicken and a spicy peanut butter-based dressing, using hot red pepper/sriracha and crumbled Spicy Doritos instead of croutons over a bed of your favorite greens, maybe some lemongrass in there... toss the jelly on the floor for your dog. One word. :D

@FabricFest 2 жыл бұрын

I started eating salad more often and way more of it once i started chopping the salad into much smaller pieces (dime size). It’s not as pretty but my god does it taste incredible and sooo much easier to get on the fork and into your mouth. Sounds silly and simple but you don’t realize how much you have to chase a leaf of lettuce around the plate or bowl and play the balancing act with the fork until you have an easy mouthful of a great chopped salad. Eventually i bought a large wooden chopping bowl and a mezzaluna to make quick work of it. I prep all the components and chop in the morning for my lunch.

@JonaxII 2 жыл бұрын

Just don't chase with the fork, stab right through it. Or, better: do what you are doing, slice and dice finely and then eat with a big spoon.

@mahnoor2096 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you bought up the part about cutting vegetable peices small. I'm so sick of ordering salads and getting a plate full of stuff that is too big for me to grab with a spoon or fork. One extra tip I wanna add, as a huge salad lover: while underdressing ur salad is a mistake, so is overdressing it. This is a mistake I make alot with greek salad, which doesn't have any leafy greens in it to absorb excess dressing. Getting a pool of dressing water at the bottom of the bowl is not pleasant at all.

@lyndonlives638 2 жыл бұрын

As a lifelong fan of greek salad, this issue is something I am also very aware of!

@OfTheTimeLords 2 жыл бұрын

Feta, oregano, lots of oil and onions. Then use bread (throw it in the liquid with intent, let it soak a bit, then "save it from drowning"). That's how you do a Greek salad justice!

@dk302948 Жыл бұрын

@@OfTheTimeLords so THAT'S what those bread sticks and garlic bread are for!!

@swansontv 2 жыл бұрын

A chef friend of mine taught me to dress the salad by ringing the inside of the bowl and then toss the salad. This more evenly distributes the dressing on the salad greens. Another benefit is that you can use less dressing saving calories while adding the same amount of flavor. I have found I can place my greens in a bowl pour my dressing around the (inside) edge of the bowl, use two folks to quickly fold the greens a few times, and the greens are perfectly coated. I then add my ingredients, give it a quick toss to distribute, and dress. I have also found that doing this helps my smaller ingredients stick to the greens adding to the bite flavor.

@adventureswithmm 2 жыл бұрын

Love this 😀

@peanut1137 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. As a chef I can confirm this ✅

@mahna_mahna 2 жыл бұрын

**me, sitting here imaging then tapping the bowl with their knuckle to try to make it ring** **facepalm**

@KaylaMarie_ 2 жыл бұрын

I learned this from the food network lol. The 90s version back when it was good and it taught you things.

@heksogen4788 2 жыл бұрын

"ringing the inside of the bowl " what do you mean by that?

@anyazxr 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best salads i ever made was a “breakfast salad” spinach, bacon, soft boiled egg, whatever veggies you like in your omelettes, cheddar, and chipotle ranch.

@anyazxr 2 жыл бұрын

OH! I also had a baked brie salad at a restaurant with brie, pecans, candied bacon, green apple, and a honey vinaigrette. that was heavenly.

@JamminClemmons 2 жыл бұрын

* *Anya Zarembski,* * - You're nearly there! Try fresh *ARUGULA* to zest-up that egg breakfast. My wife turned me on to this and 'My God,' what a flavor addition. We have your nearly exact breakfast every weekend. - You'll thank me later, guarenteed.

@ntmn8444 2 жыл бұрын

That oddly sounds like a Cobb salad.

@IAmJustR Жыл бұрын

🤤🤤🤤🤤

@squashmann2436 2 жыл бұрын

I just couldn't imagine watching this video loaded with exclusively accurate information and then dropping a dislike. Everything was solid, explained with purpose, and you make it to the end of the video before you realize you've just finished watching a video on salad. Keep up the good work big homie, looking forward to the next one.

@drmuratcetin 2 жыл бұрын

i recommend pomegranate molasses as dressing we called 'nar ekşisi' in turkey. i used google translate for english name btw. It is sweet and sour. It is best dressing for me

@FR-oz9px 2 жыл бұрын

Very true, to me it’s a bit like Balsamic vinegar, but less sweet. Am a fan of anything pomegranate tbh 😅.

@dianaa8125 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love it with lemon juice and olive oil

@T0mtoma 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s my favorite base for salad dressings!

@Anaphya 2 жыл бұрын

I was given some by a friend many years ago, it’s utterly delicious but I’ve never found it in stores near me. She hoarded bottles of it when she came to America because she wasn’t sure she could live without it!

@Chronomatrix 2 жыл бұрын

I love salads, with a bit of creativity you could eat a different salad every day of the year. I'd add something. Add fruit for a bit of sweet contrast: apple, orange, pomegranate, pineapple, etc; any fruit that isn't too sweet.

@emhooaryou698 2 жыл бұрын

I recently had my first salad with strawberry in it alongside some walnuts and feta with a nice raspberry vinaigrette. I had always laughed at the idea, but now I cant stop thinking about it. Sweetness in a salad is nowhere near as out of place as I once thought.

@dv_xl 2 жыл бұрын

Salad of Theseus, everyday modify one ingredient in your salad

@dakania 2 жыл бұрын

The sweetness adds to the complete flavour profile principle I have for all food: that each bite of every food should always be bitter (greens), sour (acid), salty (salt :P), sweet (tomatoes, peppers, fruit, Worcestershire sauce), and umami (meats, fats, cheeses, seeds, nuts). Salads without something sweet are definitely less satisfying.

@Maaartins 2 жыл бұрын

I like to use raisins when i'm putting nuts (chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, maybe some pistacchios, you name it), in my salad, along with some baby greens as a base and some avocado and plain olive oil and salt for a dressing. Nice

@esmee6308 2 жыл бұрын

This why I've been on a 5 year quest to find a salad I enjoy, still working on it. :'') It's the one dish that doesn't quite seem to agree with me, despite its endless varieties.

@emma-mq4ie 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite all purpose dressing is salt, lemon, olive oil. So simple but when u have the right balance it tastes just beautiful. I think it might be an Arab thing cuz that's the side of my family I got it from, though I'm sure others use it as well. Also really love adding fruit to my savory salads.

@GrumpetteJV 2 жыл бұрын

I add freshly cracked black pepper to that, but yes.

@BbGun-lw5vi 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite but I do add a little chopped garlic. I’ve tasted it both ways and the one with garlic just has better flavor. But it’s still super simple.

@Serena-or7sl 2 жыл бұрын

it's my favourite too! I'm Italian

@loisavci3382 2 жыл бұрын

The Turks do the same.

@furnando9990 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the perfect ratio of lemon to olive oil?

@indoodoo 2 жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party - this popped up randomly in my recommended two weeks ago - but this has been a game changer! I never thought I would be a salad eater and now it's my go-to weekday lunch. All out of one 8.5 min video! Amazing!

@hermanhansirahm9754 2 жыл бұрын

My top salad rule is to - when choosing the mixing/serving bowl - say aloud: "there is no such thing as a 'too large' salad-bowl."

@Barneyrubble241 Жыл бұрын

My salad bowls are the biggest plastic Tupperware type bowl I could find at the Dollar Tree. Considering my salads are huge, the bowls need to be super huge. And, it's just for me. It's not a serving bowl. It's my salad bowl. LOL

@AutumnBRreeze Жыл бұрын

Agree.. No dainty side salads over here- give me the entire serving bowl.; now that's how you stay full from eating a salad 🥗 😋.

@daniah5427 2 жыл бұрын

I tried that shawarma salad and it must have been the first time I absolutely fell in love with a salad. it was amazing my kitchen smelled heavenly when I put the chicken on the grill. definitely on my lunch meal rotation!

@ParthSIR. 2 жыл бұрын

never thought will get my mouth watered over salad, got tons of ideas now

@EclecticK 2 жыл бұрын

It makes me super happy to see you making positive changes to the video graphics and breakdowns. Thanks so much for all the hard work that you're putting in!

@huanita 2 жыл бұрын

great video! I love salad so much that I started growing my own lettuce hydroponically this year. Nothing beats a full bowl of the freshest green just off the balcony with no pesticides!

@Glim246 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you! Sounds wonderful😋

@GlidingChiller 2 жыл бұрын

The real gamechanger for salad is to grow your own. Lettuce and arugula are particularly easy and can be done in pots on a balcony or even window sill. I'm currently chomping down on a salad of chinese snake cucumber, yellow cocktail and red oxtail tomatoes that I all grew myself.

@viodvue2227 2 жыл бұрын

Fresh salads are one of my favorites. And you can make so many different ones.

@annakalicka3430 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Sweetie! I like this episode a lot, since I'm a big fan of salads, I eat them daily. The only thing I've got to mention: Brits tend to pronounce it "Woster sauce"... I know, it sounds strange, considering the spelling. I'm Polish myself, but I live in UK for 16 years and this is pretty much the only pronunciation I've herd from Brits, but then again I live in the south, never been in the north, perhaps it's different elsewhere. 😘

@jenny2245 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely - wuh ster, or wuh ster sher. No self respecting Brit ever pronounces shire to rhyme with higher... unless they're talking about hobbit country. It's sher, or sheer, depending on dialect.

@user-ep8xo1od9o 2 жыл бұрын

Ethan you helped me actually like salad, I hated them until I made one from your videos 😍 sooo delicious And congratulations on 700k!! 🙌🏼❤️

@Necro_fury 2 жыл бұрын

Bell peppers(usually the mini sweet ones), carrots, and celery with oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper are one of my faves for a side salad, I like that it sticks to my ribs without meat

@MrEmman12 2 жыл бұрын

Ethan has one of the best channels on KZfaq

@laurenwalker1379 2 жыл бұрын

I've been following your channel for some time now and I just wanted to say your video's editing and writing have come a long way! Keep up the great work, you are improving as a creator every week.

@byfrax2371 2 жыл бұрын

one of the most memorable moments i had when trying different salads was at one party where someone went really bold and combined olives, orange and chicken with parmiggiano flakes, penne, rucola and french dressing.

@paolamura3497 Жыл бұрын

Must have been an Italian...Sicilian probably...the orange makes me think that too...

@TimeLapseRich 2 жыл бұрын

My best salads lately have started with a walk in the garden.

@joshthorner3142 2 жыл бұрын

All your content makes me feel good about how particular I am about food and how there are many small details that make a big difference in enjoying the food you make. I hope you continue to enjoy making videos and your channel continues to grow. I grew up with parents who really didn't know how to cook and I feel like everything you mentioned in this video is something I've mentioned to them, I've seen a few other videos of yours and all the insights that you mention are helpful and interesting.

@bjs01234 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you give healthy options for almost everyone in all of your videos. Great content brother!

@Tucker8720 2 жыл бұрын

You should post the recipe for that creamy italian dressing, that looked fantastic! Great video as always!

@maxliquids3288 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so on the deconstructed salad idea! I made a deconstructed cheeseburger salad, which turned out surprisingly well, using diced up (bunless) beef patties with melted cheese on top, plus a bunch of swede/rutbaga fries thrown in the lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle mix. With mayo, ketchup, mustard as the dressing. Weird? yes. Good? Very yes.

@michielvandenberg7438 2 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I made my first vinaigrette ever, and it was great! So thank you from a not-so salad enthousiast for making salads taste better. I think you can add extra flavour by using flavoured oil/vinegar already present in your fridge such as the leftover oil from sun dried tomatoes, olive marinade, pickle juice, caper juice etc. Greetings from the Netherlands.

@bigredradish 2 ай бұрын

as somebody currently in desperate need of losing weight, trying to figure out salads is a big part of pivoting my diet. this video is already opening my eyes a lot, i'm excited to experiment with flavors and bases!

@TheSlavChef 2 жыл бұрын

Just on time for dinner (in my timezone). Deffinitelly will make some nice salad with mayo based dressing, some grilled chicken and of course the KING, PICKLED ONIONS!

@erikschaal4124 Жыл бұрын

Salads feel weird at my house. We're given a basic toss salad, and then the table is loaded with different dressings and toppings like a salad bar. (When our salad is only meant to be a side dish.)

@_thomas1031 2 жыл бұрын

JUST got myself The Cook Lab book! Appreciate your references to Kenji's work and your own SPECTACULAR videos like this own. THANK YOU!!🙌🙌🙌

@gltovar 8 ай бұрын

This is a life changing cooking vid to watch. I cant tell you how many more salads I have been happily eating these days.

@275carreira 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks. My favorite is tahini dressing. Very nutritional, no cholesterol and vegan

@rayradiance666 2 жыл бұрын

Love the intro!! Natural actor!

@Blandco 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This really inspired me to get back to the salads I used to make every day. I let my time get a bit too mismanaged and I gotta remember that a salad can be an easy meal with a bit of planning.

@leed3796 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated the Mandalorian reference. Great tips for the salads. I can’t wait to step up my salad game.

@casparclaessen2288 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ethan, What are the ingredients and ratios for the Creamy italian dressing? Thanks for all your salad video’s! Because of those I eat a lot of salads, not afraid anymore to make them!

@barbaracarbone4658 2 жыл бұрын

Very good vid. I also love a huge, hearty salad that has everything i love and will fill me up. And yes, one must have a homemade dressing. Lol. 🥗🥗✌

@nooodisaster Жыл бұрын

This video literally changed my life. I've stopped buying salad dressing and follow this video every time I make a big dinner salad now

@YiSLGaming 2 жыл бұрын

This is becoming my favourite cooking channel - it's the educational tips that stand it out!

@pattyarmitage-maguire2745 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Especially the breakdown of the dressings and substitutions. I love how you gave ideas to create your own salad rather than just a recipe. Re fat, it not only transports the flavour it helps your body absorb the nutrients as the main vitamins in your salad (ADEK) are fat soluble.

@tlaoltjenbruns9580 2 жыл бұрын

So my partner loves salads and gets sad when I'm... not into it. I don't know how they do it, but they can easily just throw romaine into a bowl, add a smattering of pickles, and be happy... for three meals in a row. It's horrifying. I love the idea of taking a dish you really really love and making it into a salad. My brain immediately said "bahn mi" and now I want a bahn mi salad. Edit: I am for real making this for lunch tomorrow (low key making it up on the fly). If anyone wants a recipe, like this and I'll reply with it.

@hanoianboy9562 2 жыл бұрын

vietnamese approved, just know that it's banh mi lol

@SamuelJSwindells 2 жыл бұрын

For months now I have been using the red pickled onions you posted in my salads. I have some chilli in there which makes the actual vinegar taste amazing. It's a great (low cal) dressing, can't thank you enough for it!

@Alucard666QC 2 жыл бұрын

I do a version of your Orzo salad once a week and love bringing it to potlucks too ! Seeing you cook great and stimple dishes gives the confidence that I can also do it.

@MercenaryTau 2 жыл бұрын

I'll always underdress my salads; just enough so everything's properly coated, but not a teaspoon more. Salt and pepper to finish as an accent to the crispness of the greens and a whisper of flavour from the dressing to bring everything together without being overbearing. In contrast, I know people that vastly 'overdress' their salads and imho, it drowns out the flavour of the salad's actual ingredients. (your examples are spot-on for the flavour profile btw, I'm mostly referring to those that prefer theirs as a sorta dressing/salad soup)

@jimjimson6208 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm weird but I dislike dressings on my salad, I like to actually be able to taste the ingredients. Not to mention that mayonnaise and dairy based dressings add a lot of energy to what is otherwise a nice and light dish.

@tommoriarty8337 2 жыл бұрын

YESSSS! 3&4 especially! I thought I was making salads until I adopted those concepts. It took a souschef with proper training guiding me in a high volume kitchen to inform me of a handful of SIMPLE core concepts that changed the game for me. Prior to that my training was in a diner. Good food for sure, but the salad menu was a different school of thought. Thanks for making this one. I also have been buying seasonal produce in excess so this is a great fire under the butt to use em up!

@Mubz369 2 жыл бұрын

That Orzo salad recipe allowed me to single handedly change my family's mind on salads. So tasty, nutritious and packed-lunch friendly! Thank you Ethan 😁

@drbiryani 2 жыл бұрын

Good salads have a little bit of a lot of stuff. The problem is most of those ingredients end up going to waste at home as you have to buy more than you need.

@BigBlack81 2 жыл бұрын

Then it would seem that storage and management MUST be intentional, and the weekly kitchen audit that professional kitchens do MUST be emulated, in a practicable form, in the home kitchen. Do it every fortnight to keep things tidy, but it must be done, I think. It's the only way.

@cesaryanez3309 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigBlack81 dude you must have a lot of time on your hands

@BigBlack81 2 жыл бұрын

@@cesaryanez3309 Not if you follow some of Ethan's principles and do some time management married with some organization. It's called intention. If you're going to cook with intention, why not setup your pantry with intention? I'm certainly doing that with mine because I DON'T have the time to do it. No BS allowed.

@majoroldladyakamom6948 2 жыл бұрын

@@BigBlack81 Preach it! You are correct.

@amgitisamazing 2 жыл бұрын

Just it eat every day, just change the proteins.

@giannacontrucci3889 2 жыл бұрын

omg i’ve never been so early

@clydu91 2 жыл бұрын

same, what do we do now

@vii2230 2 жыл бұрын

wait for the funny people

@sumitsharma3070 2 жыл бұрын

Lol same

@za1z3n 2 жыл бұрын

always love seeing this guy's videos popping up in my feed, definitely deserves more recognition !

@DeathGrip0nYesterday 2 жыл бұрын

I used to bring a very basic chicken caesar salad to work for my lunch every day. I only ever used stuff that was easy to prepare and stuff like store bought dressings/croutons so I eventually got sick of eating it all the time. This video definitely opened my eyes up to all the varieties that a salad can have and I’ll definitely be trying out different combinations of foods. Another banger, thanks Ethan!

@sarahnewton2267 2 жыл бұрын

I really, really appreciate you doing a video that us plant based folks can get behind.

@mahna_mahna 2 жыл бұрын

"Some people just like greens in their salad. Not me. Put some chicken or bacon in there and make it a meal!" 😂

@FelixBromberg 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I call perfect timing. I'm making a salad for dinner! 🥗

@LogLab 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR CONTENT The informative analytical scientific way of cooking is totally right up my alley, makes it super easy for me to be able to create my own dishes. Keep up the great vids, thanks so much!

@mitchmitch555 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video, you have become my number one cooking KZfaqr ABOVE Kenji, Babish, Adam Ragusea, Sam the Cooking Guy, Josh Weissman, and EVEN Chef John. You break things down so well and explain all the unknown concepts of cooking in ways regular people can understand. And you pair those concepts with great recipes. Thanks Ethan!

@chawkichalladia1812 2 жыл бұрын

I'm on my first day of salad based diet for at least two weeks and hopefully i can make it to 4 weeks. here's my salad routine, if you come across this tell me what you think: 1- vegs: i use a combination of lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, onion, shredded carrots depends on what available i have no fixed recipe. 2- add-ons: i use corn, red beans, white beans, fresh cheese (we have a lot of variation of white cheeses in my country), parmesan 3- protein: i use boiled eggs, sardines, packed tuna, chicken, turkey, bacon, chorizo (both halal so no pork) and rarely use stuff like red meat or liver. my salad is usually a combination of veggies, one or two add-ons, and 1 type of protein. as for seasoning it has two phases. i make salad usually in large quantities that lasts for around 2 days. phase one is base seasoning which is made of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, some pepper powder (like chilli or cayenne or paprika), oregano and sometimes i add other herbs or spices but 90% of the time that's what i use. i mix the salad, the spices, some cider vinegar and some olive oil, then keep in the fridge until I'm ready to eat. when I'm ready to eat i mix up a dressings, usually mayo based and usually combined with a variation of dried tomatoes paste, ketchup, aioli, sirratcha, tabasco. if I'm using canned tuna or sardines for the salad i usually abstain from a dressing and instead use harissa with them since harissa mixed with the olive oil from the can create a spicy simple dressing. that's pretty much it unless i forgot something, and I'm probably writing this long ass comment for everyone to skip lol

@MsRainbowbowz 2 жыл бұрын

Okay but when I make a salad that tastes good it’s like 800 calories so…

@meliagant1650 2 жыл бұрын

Which isnt bad for a main dish tbh. 800 calories, 1200 more to go for the day if you are not doing insanely hard work. And 600 for each say breakfast and dinner should be totally possible without obershooting too much. People look at these big numbers and go wild, but in reality... you dont work without calories.

@EthanChlebowski 2 жыл бұрын

Just gotta keep playing around with ingredients and mixes, plenty ways to make one lower cal and really good at the same time 🤞

@Fudgeey 2 жыл бұрын

Because fat tastes good lol, cheeses, nuts, dressing with mayo bases, dairy bases or vinaigrettes will all contain a good amount of fat. A lower calorie salad would have to be dressed with broth and thickeners, non-dairy milks and thickeners, salsas, or just vinegar, seasonings and salt. Or you'd have to use pickled ingredients and skip the extra vinegar altogether. But salads still need a fat source imo, at least nuts, or avocado, or a little oil drizzled on top.

@dianaa8125 2 жыл бұрын

Who cares lol at least you are vegetables

@TraceySmith3563 2 жыл бұрын

You just have to adjust your caloric intake. I'm not eating a salad that tastes like "outside" after a storm. I want fat...substance. Fat is filling. I don't do croutons. But if I eat a hearty salad, I'm good for a good while.

@sharlacher8 2 жыл бұрын

You make videos like you construct salads Ethan. With intention. This video was pretty short, info packed, and intelligently written. The funny bits were used excellently. You're getting better and better with every video you release man. Going to get some chili to deconstruct for salads now.

@HowToCuisine 2 жыл бұрын

Salads are my best friends during summer! Easy to make and delicious! 😋

@GuRuGeorge03 2 жыл бұрын

i eat a salad almost everyday and 90% of the time I don't use dressing because I actually enjoy the raw veggies without dressing. Helps a lot with keeping calories low as well.

@bratzlover501 2 жыл бұрын

U must be super skinny

@kanahble 2 жыл бұрын

i often do this too!

@warrengraham7461 2 жыл бұрын

Yea a lot of the points he made contradicted why I eat salads but I understand the point of the video

@sweetembrace6706 Жыл бұрын

@@warrengraham7461 so many man have undiagnosed ED its crazy

@78ABates 2 жыл бұрын

I like the reverse engineering concept! I'm also pleased to see that you own a 'big ass bowl'. If only it could be used for pasta too...😉

@erinmugumbate924 Жыл бұрын

Omgosh I love videos like this along with the roasting veggies video - changing my cooking game!

@CP-xi9oj 2 жыл бұрын

Normally, I dont sub nor press like on videos... but this guy deserves to have a bigger base than he currently has. Ethan Chlebowski, you are a amazing personality with your pursuit of helping us all eat and cook better & bringing research/science into it. I wish the best to you, and will always be looking for your videos! Thank you for providing me with tons of information for cooking & making it easy for us!

@davimoreira2996 2 жыл бұрын

Me, as a Brazilian eating just lettuce with some tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of dalt, watching this. 🤔

@toddinthemiddle 2 жыл бұрын

gotta get some meat, cheese and something crunchy in there, pal.

@Anansi__ 2 жыл бұрын

Me, an argentinian, doing the exact same thing hahah. Hello neighbor!

@billyt.7306 2 жыл бұрын

5:40 What kind of shavings?

@whrecordings 2 жыл бұрын

I love making salads, this video gave me ideas for the level up I felt they needed. Cheers Ethan!

@Themsbeatlesrock 2 жыл бұрын

i like how practical you are ethan

@mira.r 2 жыл бұрын

mistake #2: not adding pickled onions to every salad

@teunputker 2 жыл бұрын

Thats fucking funny hahah

@Eeee-vg6mf 2 жыл бұрын

Day 4 of asking Ethan to do poutine episode

@yitziyyb 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about! Solid tutorial

@SpaceMiner007 Жыл бұрын

The major take away to add to my cooking hobby is a salad spinner. Thanks Chief Chef!

@anon8007 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative as always, but also thank you for not making a joke about the pronunciation of "worcestershire"

@emperorleachicus2199 Жыл бұрын

It would’ve been better if he pronounced it correctly though.

@aletarin10 2 жыл бұрын

When someone tell me they don't like salads, the only thing I could think is: "then you know how to do a salad". Since salads could be anything, there is always a salad for you if you search enough.

@meliagant1650 2 жыл бұрын

I once said that and a friend came over to me the next day and brought i gredients for burgers, cut them down to bite siced pieces and tossed them in a bowl. "Here you go, a salad you like" he said That blew my mind (Obviously he upped the amountof greens so it would actually look like a salad and not only a butchered burger)

@romanrose4982 2 жыл бұрын

"This is the way." Love it.

@javaskull88 Жыл бұрын

My favorite salads are greens-based and include something sweet (fruit), something salty (cheese), something acidic (vinegar or citrus juice vinaigrette ) and something nutty (toasted nuts).

@0585ccook 2 жыл бұрын

I love salad. I could make everything into one😅 I def want mine dressed, but I do NOT like too much dressing. I want salad not a soup.

@MercenaryTau 2 жыл бұрын

hear here!

@drbiryani 2 жыл бұрын

“Mayo bayshed dreshings.”

@wd4036 2 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭

@Moto_Plus 2 жыл бұрын

The double Ethan was definitely a plus... Need more of this

@michael1326 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making cooking so accessible @Ethan

@souptaels 2 жыл бұрын

Not really sure if these are mistakes beginners would make...or even mistakes at all. Not everybody is gonna make their own dressing or is gonna cut up their greens. Maybe people just buy pre-cut greens and dressings for the convenience. That's just me tho. :')

@kat8559 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right. Not everyone has the time or the ability to hand-prepare 10/10 salads every time

@StarryStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Making a salad dressing takes about 1.5 minutes. Many of us think it's way more complicated than it really is. Tubs of mixed greens involves no effort.

@souptaels 2 жыл бұрын

@@StarryStuff it's really not complicated. Just some greens, some dollar store dressing, and some croutons, and you already have yourself the most quick and basic salad.