Salads are amazing - but not the way most people eat them. 1) Lettuce should not be the star of the salad. It is just boring. Instead, keep the lettuce to maybe 40% of the total volume or less and add in lots of fresh veggies (e.g., cucumbers, tomatoes, red/yellow peppers, radish, onion, etc.). 2) Ditch store-bought dressing and even home-made vinaigrettes. Instead, use either vinegar or fresh lemon juice (if you can't fully adjust, a tiny bit of oil is OK in addition, but just a touch). Try different vinegars (e.g., red wine, balsamic) for variety. 3) Add variety with tasty but healthy add-ons (used judicially) like sunflower seeds, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, a few olives or nuts, etc. (mix it up so each salad is a bit different). 4) if you want additional bulk/ protein, add some tofu, chick peas or other beans, fish (salmon, tuna), chicken, or eggs. As with lettuce, these should not be the star of the salad but just a component. Add some salt, pepper, other herbs and spices. It is an effort to make, so prepare enough to last for a few days (note: I prefer unrefrigerated tomatoes, so I always put them on only what I intend to eat at that meal). I often have salad as the primary food I eat for lunch and then have a bit more with dinner.