Ah, the salad. Nothing could be so healthy, so easy, and so... boring! But walk past the sorry-looking heads of iceberg and the been-there-done-that spinach in the supermarket produce aisle, and you’ll find an array of interesting greens. These leafy wonders will introduce you to a cool new world of flavors and are packed with nutrients that will keep you slim and healthy. Here are the salads they work best in—as well as some unexpected uses beyond the bowl.

(First published as "Turn Over a New Leaf" in the "Eat Smart" section of Women's Health Philippines' November 2010 issue. Adapted for use in Female Network. Photo by Andrzej Gdula via sxc.hu.)