Topalu not only cuts the crusts off her sandwiches to make them extra-fancy ... seasoning and flavor to the cucumber salad.

These fresh and easy spring salads use seasonal vegetables like peas, carrots, and leafy greens. They're perfect as side dishes, lunches, or weeknight dinners.

Featured recipes: (1) Squid, Cucumber and Myoga with Kimizu Sauce (2) Kiriboshi Daikon and Broccoli Salad. 1 ... add the other ingredients, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mix well.