As we ring in May and the weather warms, why not enjoy some light, but substantial, salads courtesy of everyone’s favorite “Everyday Italian” herself?  Giada de Laurentiis — who recently made headlines when she said that she left Food Network because she “got burnt out” — has a deep catalogue of sensational recipes, but some of her best are her rich, satisfying salads, which combine bright, refreshing ingredients with flavorful additions, sharp mix-ins and crunchy garnishes.  Note that these are by no means all vegan or vegetarian, but of course, with some swaps here and there, they certainly can be made with only plant-based ingredients. Each salad includes varying colors, textures and flavors, which all the best salads always do. If you’re a salad purist, though, this list may not be for you — there’s a lot more going on here than just dressed salad greens, that’s for sure. Want more great food writing and recipes? Subscribe to Salon Food’s newsletter, The Bite. All of these salads come together in no time and make a great lunch or …