Chinese Celery & Turnip Salad
César Pérez
Photo by Ty Mecham
- Serves
- 8
- Prep Time
- 30 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
Thanksgiving is a time for abundance, but sometimes a lighter dish offers a welcome contrast on a table laden with rich foods. This Chinese Celery & Turnip Salad delivers big flavors and a satisfying crunch that’ll compliment your usual fare. Think of it as a palate cleanser—a refreshing counterpoint to the heavier dishes that grace the Thanksgiving table. Crisp celery and julienned turnip are woken up with a simple yet flavorful dressing, accented by aromatic ginger and garlic, and the subtle tingly heat of Sichuan pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch celery, thinly sliced at a diagonal
- 1 small turnip, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
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Directions
- Step 1
Prepare the vegetables: Wash and trim the celery, then thinly slice it on a diagonal. Peel the turnip and julienne it into matchstick-size pieces.
- Step 2
Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, MSG, grated garlic, grated ginger, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Step 3
Combine and marinate: In a large bowl, combine the sliced julienned turnip, and the dressing. Toss well to coat the vegetables evenly. Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 4
Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish the salad with black sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, sliced scallions, and a sprinkle of Sichuan pepper flakes.