Quick-Pickled Rhubarb Salad

A refreshing salad featuring tangy pickled rhubarb combined with crisp fennel and celery, dressed with a light drizzle of olive oil. The perfect balance of sweet, sour, and crunchy textures makes this an elegant side dish.

4 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks rhubarb stalks
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 bulb fennel
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 piece heatproof jar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pack rhubarb into jar. Bring vinegar, sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour into jar. Cover and chill until cold, at least 1 hour.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Toss fennel, celery, 1 cup drained pickled rhubarb, and 2 Tbsp. pickling liquid in a large bowl to combine; season with salt.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Arrange salad on a platter; drizzle with oil and grind some pepper over. Top with celery leaves and remaining drained pickled rhubarb.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Rhubarb can be pickled 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.