I had the best tasting lettuce salad that I have ever had last night.
It was at Epic casual dining and the salad was the Mr. Martinez’s. Here’s how it’s listed on their menu:

Mr. Martinez
Baby Mixed Greens, Poblano Chile & White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pepitas, Manchego Cheese & Fresh Mango

It follows the template of a what’s considered a good veggie salad these days:

1. Pile of diverse lettuce and herbs: Baby Field Greens (could have been chopped or chiffonade)
2. Tossed in vinaigrette: Poblano Chile with White Balsamic (so damned good!)
3. Topped with something slimy batonnet: Mango (it could be roasted squash, peppers, ham, etc.)
4. Generous roasted nuts: Small Pepitos
5. Acid fruit: Halved Grape Tomatoes
6. Pungent Cheese: Manchego

Follow this formulation, and you cannot have a bad salad.