I've started to experiment with cooking Filipino dishes as of late, but I also want to make something a little lighter. Are there any Filipino salad, soup, or lighter food recipes I should try preparing for my family? Please keep it simple because I'm still a novice in the kitchen!

You might want to try making basic ensalada. You only need these three main ingredients: radish (julienne cut), tomato and onion (diced). Mix them in a bowl and then add sea salt and a dash of pepper to taste. This ensalada is a perfect combo to any fried or grilled dish, especially grilled bangus!