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Bon Appétit

June 2021

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • PICKLED VEGETABLES
  • 1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 8 oz. small carrots, baby turnips, and/or Chioggia beets, shaved on a mandoline (about 2 cups)

 

  • SALAD AND ASSEMBLY
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 cups mixed tender greens (such as mizuna, tatsoi, arugula, dandelion greens, and/or sorrel)
  • ¼ cup tender herb leaves and blossoms (such as tarragon or mint)

 

Steps

  • Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add vegetables; let contents sit until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
  • Toss vinaigrette, greens, and herbs in a large bowl. Add pickled vegetables to salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.