courtesy of Highland Orchards Farm Market

For a quick, vibrant, and ultra-crisp raw dish, try a Shaved Salad Turnip & Apple Salad. This 10-minute recipe highlights the mild, sweet, and peppery crunch of salad turnips (like Hakurei turnips) by pairing them with tart apples, fresh herbs, and a simple citrus vinaigrette.

Ingredients
1 bunch (approx. 5-6) salad turnips with their greens attached, washed and scrubbed
1 large tart apple, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady (cored and thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped

Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt or other flaky salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Prep the Produce: Cut off the turnip roots, give them a wash, and shave them into paper-thin coins using a mandoline or a sharp chef\'s knife. If the turnip greens are fresh and tender, chop them finely to toss into the mix, or save them for a stir-fry
2. Toss: In a large serving bowl, combine the shaved turnips, apple slices, and chopped greens. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss gently to coat.
3. \\Garnish with fresh herbs and eat immediately, or let it marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes to soften the turnips slightly