What Makes Salad Fattening? The Surprising Truth Behind Your 'Healthy' Meal
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2023 poll by Fresh Express, 62% of U.S. adults consider salads a regular part of their diet. Yet, many are surprised when their seemingly healthy meal doesn't help with weight loss, sparking the question: what makes salad fattening? The answer lies not in the greens, but in the excessive, high-calorie additions that transform a nutritious base into a diet-sabotaging meal.