The term "salad toppings" refers to ingredients or components that are added on top of a salad in order to enhance its flavor, texture and appearance. These can include items such as cheese, nuts, dried fruits, croutons, bacon bits, grilled chicken, shrimp, avocado slices, hard-boiled eggs or any other ingredient that adds extra taste, nutrition or visual appeal to the salad. The term can also refer to dressings and sauces that are poured over the salad as well.