When it comes to putting together a good salad, chef, TV host, and cookbook author Ina Garten has plenty of tips to improve ...

When heavy meals don't sound right, these lighter ideas step in without making you feel like you're missing out. It's a simple way to keep things fresh while still feeling like you ate something real.

However, no matter your preferred dressing, don't let this extremely versatile and varied condiment linger only on your lettuce. There are near-endless ways you can use your favorite salad dressing ...

Fragrant herbs like tarragon, flat-leaf parsley, mint, dill and chives add depth, while lemon zest brightens every bite.