At the SDC, we firmly believe in making smart purchases and getting the most value for your money, which applies to all aspects of life, including enjoying a takeaway treat.

While indulging in a deliciously greasy burger, it's best to balance it out with some healthier options. But one Brisbane McDonald's customer didn’t quite get what he bargained for.

McDonald's needs no introduction.

Having established its first Australian outlet in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971, it's been an integral part of our fast-food landscape for five decades.

A social media user shared two images on social media to illustrate the salad situation. Source: Reddit

A go-to for a cheeky indulgence, the thought of receiving a garden salad from such an establishment has left one customer regretting his choices.

One customer, blindsided by a disappointing garden salad from a Macca’s branch in Annerley, Brisbane, decided to vent his displeasure on social media.

His post oozed disbelief and frustration. He further drove his point home by posting images of the salad with a 20c coin as a reference for scale.

The $4.15 salad, described by McDonald's as being a mix of 'crisp lettuce, grape tomatoes, and cucumber prepared to order', unfortunately, seemed to fall short of these promises.

It only had a single lettuce leaf, four lonely cherry tomatoes, and not a cucumber in sight.

The customer sarcastically labelled his salad, which showed a noticeable lack of promised ingredients, as a 'large garden salad from a Macca's meal'.

This comedy of salad errors sparked an array of entertaining online reactions.

One particularly memorable comment joked, 'Buying a salad from McDonald's is like grocery shopping at Target.'

Another said, 'Is the 20c there as a reminder of what you should have paid for it?’

One of the commenters expressed their dissatisfaction by saying, 'Anyone who truly cared about eating a salad would get one from literally anywhere else,' Source: Reddit

The general consensus was clear: those looking for a wholesome and nutritious salad shouldn't necessarily choose to go to Macca’s.

An ex-Macca’s employee shared a fun fact, revealing they seldom sold more than three to four salads a day.

Another commenter humorously thought it plausible that a newbie employee had rustled up their first salad.

In response to the situation, McDonald's stated that they are dedicated to providing customers with a great experience every time they visit their restaurant.

Their statement read, 'If a customer isn't happy with their experience, we encourage them to contact our customer service team so we can look into it in more detail.’

Key Takeaways

• A disgruntled McDonald's customer criticised the fast food chain for the sparse garden salad that he received.
  
• The customer shared images of his salad, consisting of one lettuce leaf and four cherry tomatoes, on social media, prompting reactions, mostly with little sympathy.
  
• Many social media users expressed that a person looking for a salad should not buy it from McDonald's.
  
• McDonald's emphasised their commitment to customer satisfaction, urging customers to contact their customer service team if they were unhappy with their experience.

This incident serves as a reminder that speaking up for your rights as a consumer is crucial, be it a lacklustre salad or a more significant issue.

Also, members, let's not forget that home-cooked meals are almost always the most fulfilling, both in taste and health benefits.

So instead of grabbing that convenient takeaway, why not invest time in creating flavourful salads in the comforts of your own kitchen? Add a dash of creativity to bring a gourmet garden salad to life, strengthening your culinary skills in the process!

In the face of this fast-food fiasco, remember—choose wisely, eat healthily, and never shy away from a bit of culinary adventure!

Have you ever experienced a disappointing or unexpected meal? How did you handle the situation?

 

[ToniaKisliakov]

At the SDC, we firmly believe in making smart purchases and getting the most value for your money, which applies to all aspects of life, including enjoying a takeaway treat.

While indulging in a deliciously greasy burger, it's best to balance it out with some healthier options. But one Brisbane McDonald's customer didn’t quite get what he bargained for.

McDonald's needs no introduction.

Having established its first Australian outlet in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971, it's been an integral part of our fast-food landscape for five decades.

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A social media user shared two images on social media to illustrate the salad situation. Source: Reddit

A go-to for a cheeky indulgence, the thought of receiving a garden salad from such an establishment has left one customer regretting his choices.

One customer, blindsided by a disappointing garden salad from a Macca’s branch in Annerley, Brisbane, decided to vent his displeasure on social media.

His post oozed disbelief and frustration. He further drove his point home by posting images of the salad with a 20c coin as a reference for scale.

The $4.15 salad, described by McDonald's as being a mix of 'crisp lettuce, grape tomatoes, and cucumber prepared to order', unfortunately, seemed to fall short of these promises.

It only had a single lettuce leaf, four lonely cherry tomatoes, and not a cucumber in sight.

The customer sarcastically labelled his salad, which showed a noticeable lack of promised ingredients, as a 'large garden salad from a Macca's meal'.

This comedy of salad errors sparked an array of entertaining online reactions.

One particularly memorable comment joked, 'Buying a salad from McDonald's is like grocery shopping at Target.'

Another said, 'Is the 20c there as a reminder of what you should have paid for it?’

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One of the commenters expressed their dissatisfaction by saying, 'Anyone who truly cared about eating a salad would get one from literally anywhere else,' Source: Reddit

The general consensus was clear: those looking for a wholesome and nutritious salad shouldn't necessarily choose to go to Macca’s.

An ex-Macca’s employee shared a fun fact, revealing they seldom sold more than three to four salads a day.

Another commenter humorously thought it plausible that a newbie employee had rustled up their first salad.

In response to the situation, McDonald's stated that they are dedicated to providing customers with a great experience every time they visit their restaurant.

Their statement read, 'If a customer isn't happy with their experience, we encourage them to contact our customer service team so we can look into it in more detail.’

Key Takeaways

• A disgruntled McDonald's customer criticised the fast food chain for the sparse garden salad that he received.
• The customer shared images of his salad, consisting of one lettuce leaf and four cherry tomatoes, on social media, prompting reactions, mostly with little sympathy.
• Many social media users expressed that a person looking for a salad should not buy it from McDonald's.
• McDonald's emphasised their commitment to customer satisfaction, urging customers to contact their customer service team if they were unhappy with their experience.

This incident serves as a reminder that speaking up for your rights as a consumer is crucial, be it a lacklustre salad or a more significant issue.

Also, members, let's not forget that home-cooked meals are almost always the most fulfilling, both in taste and health benefits.

So instead of grabbing that convenient takeaway, why not invest time in creating flavourful salads in the comforts of your own kitchen? Add a dash of creativity to bring a gourmet garden salad to life, strengthening your culinary skills in the process!

In the face of this fast-food fiasco, remember—choose wisely, eat healthily, and never shy away from a bit of culinary adventure!

Have you ever experienced a disappointing or unexpected meal? How did you handle the situation?

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Regardless of what people think of buying a salad at MacDonald’s, that is a most unreasonable salad for $4! I hope he took it back and asked for the cucumber!

 

[Littleboy8]

That happened to me once never went back there foods crap! Once was a Big Mac now serves Big Macs baby

 

[Veggiepatch]

Regardless of what people think of buying a salad at MacDonald’s, that is a most unreasonable salad for $4! I hope he took it back and asked for the cucumber!

No...no...no! I have a severe allergy to cucumbers! If I want to lose 9kgs in 5 days, just feed me cucumbers.

 

[Mr Chips]

Whoa! What's going on here? There is a slice of delicious, sweet cucumber in the right-hand picture but no delicious, sweet cucumber on the plate. I sense shenanigans here. Must have gotten hungry when swapping from eco-friendly, recyclable, health conscious, covid free, expertly designed for purpose container! The items beautifully displayed on the re-useable, toxin-free, scratchproof, and cleanable plate seem to have changed their appearance and there are differing quantities of what appear to be delicately propagated, high in vitamins,s and grown in chemicals tomato fruits which bring into question the financial value of this highly complicated construction. Is it fair to say that with all the benefits being offered in this product, maybe the selling price is not nearly enough? Well done Maccas for this magnificently designed rip off ooh er I mean product.

 

[Tygie]

At the SDC, we firmly believe in making smart purchases and getting the most value for your money, which applies to all aspects of life, including enjoying a takeaway treat.

While indulging in a deliciously greasy burger, it's best to balance it out with some healthier options. But one Brisbane McDonald's customer didn’t quite get what he bargained for.

McDonald's needs no introduction.

Having established its first Australian outlet in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971, it's been an integral part of our fast-food landscape for five decades.

View attachment 26190

A social media user shared two images on social media to illustrate the salad situation. Source: Reddit

A go-to for a cheeky indulgence, the thought of receiving a garden salad from such an establishment has left one customer regretting his choices.

One customer, blindsided by a disappointing garden salad from a Macca’s branch in Annerley, Brisbane, decided to vent his displeasure on social media.

His post oozed disbelief and frustration. He further drove his point home by posting images of the salad with a 20c coin as a reference for scale.

The $4.15 salad, described by McDonald's as being a mix of 'crisp lettuce, grape tomatoes, and cucumber prepared to order', unfortunately, seemed to fall short of these promises.

It only had a single lettuce leaf, four lonely cherry tomatoes, and not a cucumber in sight.

The customer sarcastically labelled his salad, which showed a noticeable lack of promised ingredients, as a 'large garden salad from a Macca's meal'.

This comedy of salad errors sparked an array of entertaining online reactions.

One particularly memorable comment joked, 'Buying a salad from McDonald's is like grocery shopping at Target.'

Another said, 'Is the 20c there as a reminder of what you should have paid for it?’

View attachment 26191

One of the commenters expressed their dissatisfaction by saying, 'Anyone who truly cared about eating a salad would get one from literally anywhere else,' Source: Reddit

The general consensus was clear: those looking for a wholesome and nutritious salad shouldn't necessarily choose to go to Macca’s.

An ex-Macca’s employee shared a fun fact, revealing they seldom sold more than three to four salads a day.

Another commenter humorously thought it plausible that a newbie employee had rustled up their first salad.

In response to the situation, McDonald's stated that they are dedicated to providing customers with a great experience every time they visit their restaurant.

Their statement read, 'If a customer isn't happy with their experience, we encourage them to contact our customer service team so we can look into it in more detail.’

Key Takeaways

• A disgruntled McDonald's customer criticised the fast food chain for the sparse garden salad that he received.
• The customer shared images of his salad, consisting of one lettuce leaf and four cherry tomatoes, on social media, prompting reactions, mostly with little sympathy.
• Many social media users expressed that a person looking for a salad should not buy it from McDonald's.
• McDonald's emphasised their commitment to customer satisfaction, urging customers to contact their customer service team if they were unhappy with their experience.

This incident serves as a reminder that speaking up for your rights as a consumer is crucial, be it a lacklustre salad or a more significant issue.

Also, members, let's not forget that home-cooked meals are almost always the most fulfilling, both in taste and health benefits.

So instead of grabbing that convenient takeaway, why not invest time in creating flavourful salads in the comforts of your own kitchen? Add a dash of creativity to bring a gourmet garden salad to life, strengthening your culinary skills in the process!

In the face of this fast-food fiasco, remember—choose wisely, eat healthily, and never shy away from a bit of culinary adventure!

Have you ever experienced a disappointing or unexpected meal? How did you handle the situation?

Because of sulphites no one in my family can eat maccas but that salad looks disgusting as the price they charged for it. he should have taken it back and asked them to stand closer to the box with the replacement!

 

[KSS]

Regardless of what people think of buying a salad at MacDonald’s, that is a most unreasonable salad for $4! I hope he took it back and asked for the cucumber!

He must have bought it when lettuce was selling for $12 per head!

 

[GillyH]

Why would you order a Salad at Maccas? I rarely go there. I thought they were all about FAST FOOD, Big Mac's, McMuffins, Fries!

 

[Mr Chips]

Because of sulphites no one in my family can eat maccas but that salad looks disgusting as the price they charged for it. he should have taken it back and asked them to stand closer to the box with the replacement!

What is "sulphites"?

 

[KSS]

What is "sulphites"?

Sulphites are naturally occurring minerals that have long been used in foods. They naturally occur in some foods but are widely used as a food additive to prevent microbial spoilage and preserve colour. Cordials, dried fruit, sausages and wine are some of the foods that commonly contain sulphites. Some medications also contain sulphites. While most people tolerate sulfites without issue, some may experience stomach pain, headaches, hives, swelling, and diarrhea. They have been implicated as a cause of asthma symptoms that may range from mild wheezing to potentially life-threatening asthmatic reaction. It is also a very rare cause of anaphylaxis (generalized allergic reaction) in people who have become allergic to sulfites.

 

[Mr Chips]

Sulphites are naturally occurring minerals that have long been used in foods. They naturally occur in some foods but are widely used as a food additive to prevent microbial spoilage and preserve colour. Cordials, dried fruit, sausages and wine are some of the foods that commonly contain sulphites. Some medications also contain sulphites. While most people tolerate sulfites without issue, some may experience stomach pain, headaches, hives, swelling, and diarrhea. They have been implicated as a cause of asthma symptoms that may range from mild wheezing to potentially life-threatening asthmatic reaction. It is also a very rare cause of anaphylaxis (generalized allergic reaction) in people who have become allergic to sulfites.

Thank you for that so it could be salt?

 

[KSS]

Thank you for that so it could be salt?

If you want to get technical, salt and sulphites are not the same things and not interchangeable. They are chemically different.

salt is sodium chloride which forms from the ionic bonding of sodium ions and chloride ions. There is one sodium cation (Na+) for every chloride anion (Cl–), so the chemical formula is NaCl .

Sulphites are a group of sulfur-based compounds capable of releasing sulfur dioxide (SO2), which is the active component that helps to preserve food. The term “sulfites” or S(IV) is used to refer to the four oxo species (SO2, HSO3−, SO32 −, and S2O52 −) of sulfur oxidation.

So no, a sulphite is not salt although they may both enhance the flavour of food.