Roe from mullet, tuna or other fish, lightly salted, pressed and dried.
Dip sliced apples, pears and other fruits susceptible to Browning in lightly salted water to preserve their fresh look.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for8 to10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
And if you want to be truly virtuous, go for the real thing: carrot sticks, jicama slices, lightly salted radishes, or roasted sweet peppers chilled in the refrigerator.
