In response to salad. I had a grilled chicken caesar salad and it was wonderful. I ate it for 3 meals cause of the size. It didn't make me sick at all. I guess everyone is different. My therory is if the doc says it is ok to try then do it! Seems like everything is trial and error for me. Since I had my second EGD I can eat so much better. Not sure if that is good now but at least I can have some solid food as long as I chew well. Good luck and enjoy your salad...I did! Bonnie