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 ...

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 ...

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.