even your cousin who usually steers clear of greens will clean their plate. With these recipes, salads finally get the attention they deserve.

plated salad topped with boiled eggs ... We chose tarragon for its mild licorice flavor (a French favorite), as well as fresh-tasting parsley, and chives, with their gentle grassy, oniony flavor.

It's understandable -- it is easy to make mistakes with salad and end up with a mediocre side dish that's only on your plate because you ... to the salad as well as even more layers of flavor.