Your salad days
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Period of Vigor
It implies a time of energy and enthusiasm, often lacking experience or judgment. 
He made bold business decisions in his salad days.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Nostalgic
Used when reminiscing about one’s youthful optimism or opportunities. 
Looking back at my salad days, everything seemed possible.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Growth
Salad days can symbolize a period of personal growth, like young leaves before maturing. 
In our salad days, our talents began to bloom.