For textured bites of salad, throw on spiced nuts, ripe tomatoes, bits of jerky, or shrimp.

When whisking a vinaigrette, use a brisk side-to-side motion instead of a circular one.

To store crisp lettuce, core it, wrap it in paper towels, and refrigerate it in a partially open plastic produce bag.

For sweetness in your salad, try raisins, cranberries, chopped dates, or dried cherries.