for a long time, i merely tolerated the salad. i was never a fan. i'd eat them, because i knew they were the easiest way for me to get certain nutrients, but i always saw them as the obstacle before the "good" part of the meal. i'd drown them in dressing and croutons, because that's all i wanted to taste.
but then i started going to this local vegan place. man, those guys know how to make a salad. they have to! i realized the obvious: thinking of every ingredient as just a means to an end and not considering how each flavor and texture fit into the dish...was not conducive to making a tasty salad.
with this realization, i've started making a LOT of salad. and it's delicious! i'm going to start posting my various creations here for you all to see. enjoy!