Picking up a salad in the deli or produce department may seem like a quick and easy fix when seeking to put a well-balanced meal on the table. But there’s a risk that it’s going to taste just like a boring, run of the mill salad from the deli or produce department. Try one of these ways to perk up a salad from The Kitchn:

• Lemon Juice and Zest. The tanginess will balance out
  the dark, leafy greens.
• Cured Olives. Adds a savory layer and a nice salty kick.
• Vinegar. Vinegars come infused with many flavors now from citrus to sweet.
• Fresh Herbs. Adding basil, dill, tarragon, or marjoram will
  quickly make the salad something special.
• Salt. Tames any bitterness and livens any dulled flavors.

See what you already have in your cupboards and go to The Kitchn to
see their list of 7 Ways to Make Any Salad Taste Better.