Studies have shown the minimum amount of fat required for optimal absorption of nutrients from salads is more than 6 grams of added fat. One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil contains 14 grams of fat, more than enough to absorb all the nutrients in the salad. You can also drizzle a little olive oil over cooked vegetables such as broccoli or asparagus. Adding avocado slices or nuts to your salad will also give you a healthy serving of the right fats for optimum nutrition and nutrient absorption. In addition to a tasty salad, don’t forget to take your body supplements everyday!