Mix a dressing before pouring it over a salad
The idea
A dressing is a mixture, so the order in which you prepare and distribute it can affect how evenly the salad tastes. Stirring the components together first lets you taste the balance on a small sample. Pouring separate ingredients over a large bowl can make the result harder to judge.
A practical next step
Try the dressing on one leaf or vegetable piece before committing the entire salad to the mixture.