While I grew up on bottled salad dressing, the moment I realized that you could make it yourself with really no more than ...

The vinegar you choose is totally up to your taste buds. For basic salad dressings, I use apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar—they’re mild and have a hint of sweetness built in.

But a salad without dressing can be, well, boring. Depending on the type of dressing you go with, how you top off your salad can either make it even more nutrient-rich or subtract from the benefits.