If this dish sounds familiar, it's because a version of it went viral on the internet in 2021, thanks to a Food Network recipe by cookbook author Molly Yeh. People couldn't wrap their heads around the thought of putting popcorn in a salad – but actually, the idea is nothing new. The dish is an old Midwestern one that's been around for decades. For those who love savoury snacks, it's certainly one way to make salads more tempting.