Meaning of the word "salad days" in English

What does "salad days" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

salad days

US /ˈsæləd deɪz/
UK /ˈsæləd deɪz/

Phrase

a period of youthful inexperience, innocence, or indiscretion

Example:
Looking back at my salad days, I realize how naive I was.
During his salad days, he made many impulsive decisions.