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    Good Food

    Happy salads make happy people

    A "happy salad" maintains the balance of crunch, tanginess and color, according to John Vincent. He believes happy salads make happy people. Vincent is one of the founders of LEON , a chain of healthy fast food restaurants in England. His brand also features a line of cookbooks, the latest of which is Happy Salads .

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    By Evan Kleiman • Nov 11, 2016 • 1 min read

    A "happy salad" maintains the balance of crunch, tanginess and color, according to John Vincent. He believes happy salads make happy people. Vincent is one of the founders of LEON, a chain of healthy fast food restaurants in England. His brand also features a line of cookbooks, the latest of which is Happy Salads.

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    2. 7:31Kelis: My life on a plate
    3. 17:17Happy salads make happy peopleYou’re reading this
    4. 26:38Cacao: The slow melt
    5. 43:06Chopsticks, pretzels and avocados, emojified
    6. 51:07Jonathan Gold dines at Kettle Black
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      Evan Kleiman

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      Laryl Garcia

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      Abbie Fentress Swanson

      Independent reporter and producer

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    The full episode

    3 of 6
    The comfort food show
    1. 0:30Market report: Black radishes
    2. 7:31Kelis: My life on a plate
    3. 17:17Happy salads make happy peopleYou’re reading this
    4. 26:38Cacao: The slow melt
    5. 43:06Chopsticks, pretzels and avocados, emojified
    6. 51:07Jonathan Gold dines at Kettle Black
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