Two kinds of pasta -- farfalle and giant shells ... Fajita meat, for example, gives your salad a Tex-Mex vibe, so dress the salad accordingly by adding salsa, avocados, and corn to the mix ...

The word “salad” can sometimes conjure images of sad, limp lettuce and flavorless toppings. But don't give up on them just yet, because we’re about to flip that narrative on its head.