http://tracker.dailyburn.com/groups/407/subjects/455 <p>In my opinion, salad can be the most depressing thing in the universe (particularly the salad-bar iceberg lettuce variety.) Here are a couple of ideas for salads that stimulate the palate AND the eye.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cucumber-Radish Salad</p> <p>Chop up 1 bunch of radishes, dividing each radish into eighths. Slice a peeled, one-pound cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces.</p> <p>For the dressing: bring 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, a big pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of neutral vegetable oil (such as safflower), and toss with the cucumbers and radishes. Cover and refridgerate. Serve chilled.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Corn Salad</p> <p>Roast 4-6 ears of corn. Strip the husks and silk, and scrape the kernels from the cob. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a handful of finely chopped parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Watermelon Salad</p> <p>Cut into 1-inch cubes about 1 1/2 pounds of watermelon, removing the seeds as necessary. Toss with just enough olive oil to lightly coat the melon.Add several ounces of crumbled feta cheese and about 1/4 cup chopped mint.</p> en-us