This is part of the reason restaurant salads always taste so darn good. They always season the greens when assembling a salad, and you should too. It'll reward you with a more full-flavored, impressive lunch salad.

15. Saute some nuts.

Toasting nuts is a smart trick for upgrading any salad, but it's time to take it one step further by sauteing them first. It's a salty, buttery, crunchy topping that'll make you wonder why you haven't been doing this all along.

16. Heat up the dressing before adding it to your salad at lunchtime.

Warm salad dressing does wonders for even the most basic green salad. Nuke your dressing in the microwave for a few seconds, and you won't regret it.

17. Pack a good piece of bread.

A good piece of bread can go a long way. Whether you're packing soup, salad, a grain bowl or a hodgepodge of snacks, some bread is a nice way to round out your meal.

18. Pack a lemon in your lunch bag.

Toss a lemon in with your lunch, and you won't be disappointed. Aside from just smelling nice, a squeeze makes water and seltzer more exciting, brightens up leftovers and makes a great impromptu salad dressing.

19. Keep a stash of condiments in your desk.

In case you didn't already know, not all condiments need to be refrigerated. This means that instant flavor-boosters like hot sauce, soy sauce, mustard and ketchup are perfect for stashing in your desk to perk up lunch.

20. Always pack a treat with your lunch.

A square of dark chocolate, a cookie, a few gummies -- whatever your favorite treat is, it has the power to instantly make lunch feel a little more special.

(Kelli Foster is associate food editor for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)