8 Light Plats That Still Feel Like Dinner
Light does not have to mean a sad salad. These plats keep protein, crunch, and a sharp dressing so the plate still feels complete.
Grilled Fish with Herb Salad
A hot grill and a cold herb pile is the whole formula. Lemon and olive oil do more than a heavy sauce here.
Chicken Lettuce Cups with Crunchy Vegetables
Cook the filling hot and fast, then cool it slightly so the lettuce stays crisp. Peanuts or toasted seeds add the missing texture.
Tomato and Burrata Plate with Toast
Ripe tomatoes are the recipe. Salt them first, then add burrata and bread so the juices have somewhere to land.
Zucchini Ribbon Pasta
The zucchini should stay a little firm. Pull it off the heat as soon as it turns glossy or it becomes soup.
