When the urge for spring menus hits before spring vegetables do, use abundant winter produce — earthy beets, crunchy cabbage, tart apples, or sweet fennel — to make refreshing, light-tasting winter salads.

Perfect for a casual weekend lunch or as the starting course of a simple dinner with friends, these bright flavors of winter will help lift your spirits until warmer days arrive.

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