Thanks for the update. We enjoyed Croatia for the scenery, relaxed atmosphere, climate and food featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese and olive oil.
North American food is highly salted and sugared (i.e. "seasoned"), in general. This is noted by foreign visitors to the U.S. with whom I have traveled in the past. You noted the reverse - that Italian food is not salted or sugared, in general.
German food saltiness is closer to American food than Italian food is. British food can be salty, e.g. "English breakfast", fish and chips, etc.
Cheese is fairly salty by nature, and I order it when I see it listed on salads. Many European cheeses are illegal to produce and import into the U.S. because of outdated American food safety laws. These cheeses, on the soft and pungent side, are excellent and should be sampled when traveling in Europe.
Don't forget to use the salt shaker. You can find one on most tables.
