's homegrown rock-star chef Johnny Monis, 33, this salad goes easy on the bread and heavy on the vegetables.

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Mr. Monis recommends using a sheep's milk variety stored in brine.

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When making the dressing, which takes less than one minute, Mr. Monis suggests adding extra lime juice, chilies, fish sauce or sugar to suit your palate.

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Mr. Monis doesn't salt or oil fish ahead of time because salt draws out precious moisture and oil can cause flare-ups that mar the meat's delicate flavor.

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In this recipe, Mr. Monis calls for pork shoulder chops.

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Mr. Monis recommends home cooks go to a trusted fishmonger.

WSJ: Johnny Monis's Grilled Whole Fish With Quinoa, Cucumber and Pistachio Salad | Slow Food Fast

"It's easier to overcook a fillet, " Mr. Monis said.

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"I'll do whatever they need, whether it is coffee runs or pulling images for a social media post, " said 24-year-old Monis Alam, a first-time CFDA volunteer who studies at Parsons the New School for Design.

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"I'll do whatever they need, whether it is coffee runs or pulling images for a social media post, " said 24-year-old Monis Alam, a first-time IMG volunteer who studies at Parsons the New School for Design.

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Johnny Monis of Komi in Washington, D.

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