Salads are a dieter’s best friend. But that does not mean they have to be boring piles of lettuce. If done right they can be delicious, filling and nutritious. Also, many salads can cost you ...

How to build a tastier, healthier salad By Tanya Zuckerbrot , Fox News Published June 7, 2012 12:27pm EDT | Updated October 27, 2015 8:55am EDT ...

One of the most-popular sides during barbecue season is pasta salad. Gobs of mayo or glugs of oils, however, can turn those options into about 400 calories and 500 calories per one-quarter cup ...

4. Add a source of protein. A super handy option for your lunch time salad is canned tuna, and at only 113 calories it makes a great choice as is also rich in omega 3.

From choosing the greens to pouring the dressing, building a healthy salad requires some thought. Select the ingredients carefully or you can end up with a 1,000-plus-calorie meal.

If you're trying to eat healthy, a salad is a good place to start. After all, you can't go wrong with a bowl of leafy greens and veggies. But if you're just sticking to nonstarchy vegetables, you ...