I have a side salad several times a week...definitely a good idea to vary the dressing to avoid getting sick of it...creamy dressings are great...

...but I'd highly recommed using oil-based dressing periodically too...this is a great way to get olive oil on a regular basis (which we all know is one the best sources of "good" fat!)...

...I'm not much for plain oil & vinegar...but my wife makes and awesome blend with basil (fresh isn't required) and garlic...I don't know the recipe off the top of my head, but my wife was willing to disclose that it's in the time-tested Betty Crocker Cookbook...definitely worth checking...

...another good idea is to add some cheese (I like cumbled bleu, but I know it's not for everyone) and some crumbled walnuts or pecans (it doesn't take too many). It adds lots of flavor to otherwise boring salads and is extremely filling...helps with portion control on those big steaks and pork chops!