The following MSN link has some great ways to combine certain foods to acheive a synergistic effect -- greatingly increasing their nutritional value...
http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100157056>1=9145
one thing that struck me was you may want to add a little fat(as in fatty dressing?) to your salad....Believe it or not!
Kim