Build a Salad and We'll Guess Your High School Stereotype

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Build a Salad and We'll Guess Your High School Stereotype
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About This Quiz

Go to high school, they said. It will be fun, they said. Not sure who "they" are, but high school isn't always fun. In fact, sometimes it can be downright horrifying. Some people make out way better than others, and those are the ones who are part of an elite group of friends. If you were part of one of the other groups that maybe felt ostracized, or you didn't belong to a group at all, you weren't alone. All of these groups add flavor and intrigue to the high school experience. Which one were you in? Let's find out.

Let's figure this out by how you like your salad. Say what? It's true! Salads might be everyone's least favorite food, but there are basically endless bases, toppings, dressings, sides, you name it. If you've ever been to a build-your-own salad spot, you know just how daunting it can be to make up your mind on the spot. You'll have a little bit more time in this quiz, and at the end, you don't even have to eat the salad. Want us to guess your high school stereotype? Build a salad in this quiz and we will!

What type of medium are you serving the salad in?
A to-go container
On a plate
In a big bowl
In something I made at an art class
Which lettuce will serve as the base?
Regular?
Romaine lettuce
Iceberg probably
Maybe spinach
Will there just be one lettuce?
I think there are more kinds in the bag.
Yeah, just one.
Maybe I'll add some kale.
Arugula is really good on a salad.

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Are you putting any protein on there?
Steak
Maybe some chicken
Tofu for me, please!
Grilled chicken, I think.
Just one protein?
You're right, I need to bulk up.
Yes, just one protein.
I might add a hard-boiled egg.
One is plenty.
Is your salad going to be a full meal?
Nah, just a snack.
It probably will end up being.
I might have half of a sandwich with it.
Yeah, I love big salads for meals.

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Which grains are you adding to the top of your salad?
None for me
Grains on a salad? No.
Maybe some quinoa would be good.
Toasted oats would be a nice crunch.
Are you putting any beans in?
Nope, I like to keep it simple.
If they have plain white beans, I will.
My stomach doesn't like beans.
Garbanzo beans for sure.
What is your favorite veggie on a salad?
Shredded carrots always seem to be in there.
Tomatoes, definitely
Isn't lettuce the vegetable?
Cucumbers are nice and fresh.

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Are you tossing your salad before putting the dressing on?
I do it all at once.
Just a little toss
Nope, I put the dressing in and then shake it to toss.
Depends on how many toppings I have.
Is there a flavor theme to your salad?
Nah, just the normal.
I like the Italian feel.
Caesar is the best salad.
Not this one in particular; it's kind of all over the place.
Will there be croutons?
I don't need the carbs.
A few just for texture and added flavor
Ugh, I wish.
There will probably be more croutons than anything else.

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How often do you eat salads?
Maybe once a week
Rarely
Almost everyday
Only if there's nothing else that I feel like eating.
When you do eat salad, do you make it yourself or get it out?
Make it myself
I order one and take it with me.
I don't mind making it, but it is easier having someone else do it.
I like to control the quality of ingredients.
Which place do you think has the best salads?
Panera Bread
Chipotle
Sweetgreen
Dig Inn

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What are you getting on the side with your salad?
Some fruit
Something crunchy like chips
A sandwich
Just the salad for me
Are you putting any nuts or seeds on your salad for a little crunch?
I don't think so.
Roasted pumpkin seeds go the best with salad.
Nope, that sounds weird.
I've always thought walnuts were good on a salad.
Anything to drink to wash it all down?
Just water
Diet soda
Unsweetened iced tea
Lemonade with lots of ice

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Now let's talk dressing. Do you prefer creamy dressing or oil-based?
Oil-based tends to be healthier.
I actually make my own and it's somewhere in between.
Creamy, creamy, creamy
I could really go either way based on the type of salad.
OK, so which dressing are you putting on your salad today?
Balsamic vinaigrette
A lemon and olive oil dressing
Cream Caesar
A light Italian
Where do you normally eat your salad?
In the kitchen
At the library
In the car
In my studio

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Do you cut your lettuce with a fork and knife to make it more manageable to eat?
Nope, I just go for it.
Only if some toppings are really big
Yeah, I like smaller bites.
I have before, but don't always do that.
How long do you want your salad to keep you full for?
For a couple of hours
Until my next meal
Until breakfast
For at least four hours
What do you like your salad to dressing ratio to be?
I prefer the salad on the drier side.
I kind of like everything drenched.
Enough so I can taste it.
I always add too much and have to add more lettuce to even it out.

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Would you share your salad with anyone?
I'm too hungry.
I don't really have anyone to share it with, but I totally would.
Probably
That seems gross.
Where do you normally shop for your salad ingredients?
The regular food store
The salad bar
The fridge
I like using stuff from the farmer's market.
What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen someone put on a salad?
Pizza
Honey mustard
Mayonnaise
A crab cake

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We almost forgot the cheese! Which cheese is adding that creamy finish to your salad?
Regular old cheddar
Feta cheese
Lots of parmesan
No cheese for me
Would you/did you eat salads at lunch in high school?
Maybe after my main lunch
I absolutely would.
It makes me look dainty and healthy.
I'd rather have chicken fingers.
How much would you pay for a salad?
Like $5
I'd pay $10 for a good salad.
They're expensive, that's why I'd rather make them myself.
I've spent almost $15 on a salad before.

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