When to add more sourness: If the dish tastes too sweet or spicy (e.g., too much kick from a hot pepper) or too bland. How to fix a too-sour dish: Add sweetness or, for vegetables, try roasting or ...

Each component has a distinct role to play for a beautiful, nutritionally balanced dish, and it’s easy enough to have all the elements in your refrigerator or pantry, ready to be pulled together ...

The dish’s dressing can move your pasta salad from good to great. "However, it’s important to choose or create a dressing that complements the health benefits of your salad," Heckler said.