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Salted Citrus Salad with Fennel, Radish, and Olive

Sure, citrus is soft and I would definitely call this a “Crunchy Salad.”

Iceberg with Pecorino, Crushed Olives, and Pickled Chile

I’m proud to declare that I don’t just tolerate iceberg, I love iceberg. I want it. I crave it. I shop specifically for it.

Lemony Watercress with Raw and Toasted Fennel

Mostly a salad to celebrate the specialness of a good, peppery watercress, there is also crunchy fennel tossed with some thin (whole) lemon slices.

Chicories with Preserved Lemon, Yogurt, and Mint

I prefer to drag and dip my perky, seasoned lettuces through a tangy sauce rather than weigh down the leaves with a dressing, making them all sad and wilty.

Escarole with Mustard and Spicy Guanciale Bread Crumbs

The nutty, umami-y nutritional yeast acts as a lighter, brighter parmesan.

Tiny Peppers with Yuzu Kosho

The peppers in question are tiny little shishito, which, sure, can be spicy, but not always.

Scallops with Corn, Hazelnuts, and Brown Butter Chermoula

This dish also works with medium shrimp—head on or off.

Spring Seafood Stew with Peas, New Potatoes, and Tarragon

Timing will depend on the size of the clams, and when they are submerged in liquid, they tend to take a bit longer to open than if you were steaming them.

Cold Soba with Cucumbers, Watercress, and Sesame

Yuzu kosho is one of those specialty ingredients that you’ll likely have to order on the Internet, but it’s worth the Google search, trust me.

Clam Pasta with Chorizo and Walnuts

Even at the most suspect red-sauce Italian restaurant, I’ll always order the linguine alle vongole, because like pizza, even at its worst, linguine with clams is still pretty great.

Sour Cream Flatbread

There’s no kneading involved (just mixing), and the only tools you need are a bowl, a spoon, and your hands.

Spelt with Crispy Sausage, Flowering Broccoli, and Green Garlic

If you’re able, seek out the flowering varieties of broccoli rabe or kale that will pop up in early spring, although you can find them well into fall on occasion.