Lets start this thread for general Tips for preparing good and tasty Salads...
Here comes my contribution...

Any salad tastes better and crisp if the vegetables have been soaked in chilled water for a while.

For good home-made sprouted lentils :

Soak lentils in lots of water overnight.
In the morning drain water and wash by draining and adding water 2-3 times. Do not rub. Finally drain all water.
Cover and keep in warm dark place.
At night add water and drain out.
Cover and keep again as before.
By morning 3/4 long sprouts are ready!
Preferably use a porous container eg. an earthen pot. for best results.