Sweet, meaty beets would overpower most light, raw vegetables, but celery, lentils, and blue cheese are up to the challenge.

In this classic French dish, components are typically kept separate, not tossed together. But you can still mix it up with delicate ingredients. Simply put bulkier items at the bottom of your bowl, and layer lighter ones on top.

To give your salad that tart edge, use crisp apples like Empire or Winesap.

Be sure to use crisp apples with a tart edge, such as Empire or Winesap, for this salad.

A few Asian ingredients give this dish the flavor of the Far East.

This salad has Belgian endive in it, which is refreshing and mildly sweet tasting.

Heart Healthy Asparagus

Asparagus, a cooling vegetable, turns down your inner heat. Here, we pair it with crab for a light, summery salad.

For that special dressing for your favorite salad.

When you cook your own beans, they are one of the healthiest things out there, and they are delicious with just a pinch of salt. They are also wonderful paired with feta and toasted walnuts, as in this simple bean salad.

An easy dessert or a great light breakfast.

Cool and refreshing

A wonderfully simple dish that you will want to make again and again.

Try this nutty salad as a side dish or serve it over greens for a light meal.

This fresh salad contrasts the subtle flavor of butterhead lettuce with the piquant taste of radish and the sweet flavor of carrots. The season's first sprouts add an earthy dimension to this simple dish.

For those who love Blackberries and Swiss Chard.

This salad features madras curry powder, a blend of spices that includes turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon -- all of which are antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and detoxifiers

This  is a spicy variation on the classic tabbouleh salad, which is traditionally made with bulgar wheat, not couscous.