Love salads? Believe it or not, they aren't always the best choice if you're counting calories or fat. This handy dandy salad survival guide can help you make smart decisions when you're going for the greens.

Caesar Salad: Everyone loves a Caesar salad. The good news is there are ways to keep it diet-friendly: Top it off with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon. Indulge in a little parmesan cheese, but skip the greasy croutons. Order dressing on the side and lightly dip every other bite. A little goes a long way when it comes to Caesar dressing.

Greek Salad: Almost everyone knows about the hidden dangers of the Caesar salad, with all those croutons and that insane dressing. But did you know that the seemingly innocent Greek salad can be just as bad for you? The olive oil and feta cheese alone can add up to over 350 calories! And that's without tomatoes, olives, cucumbers or chicken. So tell them to go easy on the feta, get that dressing on the side, and dip, don't pour!

Asian Chicken Salad: It's easy to do this salad right! Enjoy the mandarin oranges, cabbage, lettuce and chicken. But skip the noodles, and go easy on the nuts. If the dressing is creamy, ditch it altogether and go for a little soy instead. If it's a light, non-creamy dressing, order it on the side and dip, dip, dip!

BBQ Chicken Salad: Just say no to those crispy onions or noodles. Ask for light cheese or skip the cheese altogether. Eat the corn, black beans, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and the rest of the veggies. Add a little BBQ sauce for flavor instead of that high-fat ranch!