I took five students to a yearbook workshop. I let them choose where we would eat during our lunch break and they chose Schlotzsky's Deli. We stood in line to order and when it was my turn, I tried to custom order a salad. I was quickly informed that all their salads are pre packaged in a refrigerator case. The line of customers waiting to order was almost out the door and there I was trying to find something close to a Type O salad.

Smoked turkey would not work, nitrites and shredded cheese everywhere. Chicken Caesar would not work; who knows what was in the dressing. I could feel people getting impatient when I saw a Greek salad. It contained several beneficials and only one avoid (black olives). It contained two neutrals that I've never tried radicchio and feta cheese. I picked one up. Was it my imagination or did everyone in the line breathe a sigh of relief? I asked if I could get a couple of slices of roast beef on the Greek salad. The server said it would cost 99 cents. No problem, I'll pay the 99 cents.

The only dressings were packaged. However there were sliced lemons in the beverage line, so I squeezed lemon over my salad. It was delightful. I'm going to buy some feta cheese. I often toss a lot of different leftover vegetables and meats together in a bowl for lunch. A little crumbled feta cheese will give it a whole new dimension.