How to Make a Salad That You'll Crave Again and Again

Adding ingredients like avocados, cheese, and olives are a good way to both bulk up your salad and introduce essential fatty acids to your meal. Don't be tempted to skip this component to make your salad "healthier," because fat actually allows your body to fully absorb all the antioxidants and vitamins from the vegetables. Beydoun is a fan of using avocado as the source of fat in a salad since it also adds a creamy texture.