Go Back
+ servings
turnip salad topped with yogurt and poppy seed dressing and colorful edible flowers in a bowl.

Turnip Salad with Yogurt and Poppy Seeds Dressing

Vibrant and colorful spring recipe for turnip salad. The raw turnips provide an earthy and peppery flavor balanced with the sweetness of the yogurt, poppy seed nuttiness, and fresh herbalness.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of Japanese turnips (or small traditional) with their tops if fresh, trimmed so there's just a nice ¼ inch of green stems left
  • 1 lemon halved
  • ½ teaspoon dried red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ cup plain yogurt not greek yogurt
  • 1 cup lightly packed mixed herbs mint, parsley, basil, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Slice the turnips lengthwise as thin as you can. If you have a mandolin, use it; otherwise a sharp knife and steady hand will do just fine. Soak the sliced turnips in ice water for 15 minutes then drain them very well.
  • (optional) Rinse, dry and roughly chop the turnip greens. If the greens seem like their old or not in the best shape you can quickly saute them in olive oil. 
  • Put the turnips in a large bowl and squeeze half of the lemon. Add the chili flakes, salt, and black pepper and toss to blend. Add the yogurt and toss again. Add the herbs and ¼ cup olive oil and toss again. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Scatter about half of the poppy seeds on the bottom of the platter or individual serving plates, top with the turnip salad, and finish the the rest of the poppy seeds. Serve right away.

Notes

Make sure to serve this dish right away to avoid soggy turnips

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
Subscribe To My YouTube ChannelSubscribe To My YouTube Channel for full length recipe videos. Click the bell icon to be notified when I post new videos.
My YouTube Channel
Tried this Recipe? Tag it Today!Mention @foodfidelity or tag #foodfidelity!