Melanie Cade, from Alabama, has gone viral on social media for sharing a video of the impressive salad bar that she stocks every week for her husband and their 9 kids. She stocks the salad bar with fresh lettuce, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, turkey breast, fresh broccoli, and other toppings. She said she replenishes the salad bar once or twice a week, depending on how busy they are and how often they eat from it. Both the bottom and top of the standalone bar are refrigerated, maximizing the storage space and food options. While the top has a dedicated salad bar, the bottom of the table is stocked with bagels, cream cheese, and other ingredients for sandwiches, as well as fresh fruit. She also has a basket with dressings and dips and juices for her kids. The 35-year-old says that the routine gives the family a quick meal option because the salad bar is always stocked and open. “My children are more likely to choose fresh produce if it’s already prepped and ready to eat,” said Cade. As for the ingredients her family loves the most in the salad bar, the Alabama mom says, “Boiled eggs always go first, followed by cheese and sweet peppers."
