Shaved Parsnip Salad Recipes

PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss parsnip chunks with olive oil and salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet. Roast until nicely browned, turning as needed, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Then toss with watercress, apple and shallot.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

SHAVED PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Toss parsnips, lettuce, and dates. Drizzle with dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

SHAVED TURNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 mashed anchovy fillet, 1 small grated garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Peel 2 small turnips and thinly slice on a mandoline. Toss with the dressing along with 1/2 cup fresh parsley; season with salt and pepper.

SHAVED PARSNIP SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Working over a large bowl, cut out grapefruit segments, then squeeze 1/4 cup juice from membranes. Whisk in oil, vinegar, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. With a vegetable peeler, shave parsnips on the diagonal into strips. Add to bowl along with parsley and toss.

SHAVED PARSNIP SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Working over large bowl, shave parsnips into thin ribbons using vegetable peeler or mandolin. Add kale leaves to bowl.
• Whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and white pepper; toss with parsnips and kale. Let stand for 1 hour.
• Toss grapefruit supremes with shallot; add to salad. Fold in toasted walnuts.

WINTER LEAF & PARSNIP SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the parsnips with the oil in a roasting tin, then roast for 20-25 mins until golden and tender. Add the nuts and roast for 15 mins more until the nuts are coloured. Take from the oven and cool. Can be cooked up to 2 days ahead.
• Put all the leaves, parsnips and nuts into a large serving bowl.
• Make the vinaigrette according to the recipe below and serve on the side - this way your guests can add their own dressing, and your salad won't go soggy if it's not eaten straight away.

PARSNIP, PEAR AND PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Drop Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoonfuls at a time, 1/2 in. apart onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. There should be 8 circles. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely., Combine next 8 ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Stir together mayonnaise and water. Add to salad; toss to coat. Serve with Parmesan crisps.

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the first 4 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended., Place Brussels sprouts, onion and cherries in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Stir in pecans just before serving.

PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine parsnip, celery, green pepper and parsley in bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise, salad oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt together in measuring cup or bowl. Pour over parsnip mixture. Toss lightly. Serve.

PAN-FRIED STEAK & PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan until very hot, season the steak, then fry for 1½-2½ mins each side for rare to medium. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 mins, before thinly slicing.
• Make the dressing by whisking the crème fraîche, horseradish sauce and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Tip in the parsnip and dates, then toss together with some seasoning. Divide the leaf salad between 2 plates with the parsnip salad on top. Lay the sliced beef over the salad and finish with a scattering of mint leaves.