Can House Salad Be a Meal Replacement? The Nutritional Facts
                                
                                
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                                According to one study, many people think they can never go wrong with salads when dining out, but a basic, side-portion house salad is not a complete meal on its own because it typically lacks sufficient protein and healthy fats to provide sustained energy and satiety. However, by strategically adding the right components, a simple house salad can be transformed into a filling and nutritionally complete meal replacement.