Spring Greens with Quick-Pickled Vegetables

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring mixed tender greens and quick-pickled root vegetables, dressed in a bright citrus vinaigrette. The combination of crisp pickled vegetables and delicate greens creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

6 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces small carrots, baby turnips, and/or Chioggia beets
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 12 cups mixed tender greens
  • ¼ cup tender herb leaves and blossoms

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add vegetables; let sit until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk oil, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Toss vinaigrette, greens, and herbs in a large bowl. Add pickled vegetables to salad; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

    5 min