The term "salad version" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a milder, toned-down or diluted form of something. It suggests that the original idea has been watered down or made less intense in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience. The phrase can be used in various contexts such as describing a movie adaptation of a book, a remix of a song, or even a dish on a restaurant menu that is lighter and healthier than the original recipe.