what is salad ?and how many types are there,which you like best?

APPLE PASTA SALAD Ingredients: 1 container (8 oz.) plain nonfat yogurt 1 can (8 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained 1/2 tsp salt, optional 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 Tbsp honey 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta 1/2 cup shedded carrot 1 cup sliced celery 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup raisins 3 cups diced, unpeeled apples (suggested: Empire, Gala, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious, or Rome) Instructions: Thoroughly combine yogurt, pineapple, salt, spices, ginger, and honey; refrigerate. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. Cool completely. In large bowl, combine all ingredients including yogurt dressing. Chill thoroughly before serving. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

Here in the Philippines, we have fruit salad as well as vegetable salad as you say. We usually eat the fruit salad after meals. Some vegetable salads are half-cooked. Yeah, salads are good to eat and they are nutritious.