Crunchy Celery, Radish and Turnip Salad-Slaw in Blue Cheese Sauce
An oven-free dish, perfect for summer.
A little of this, a little of that: celery stalks and leaves, young turnips, radishes, parsley, scallions, lime, mayo, sour cream, and blue cheese.
Denuded of their leaves, the radishes and turnips await their turn to be sliced.
Doesn't this remind you of Three Blind Mice? "They all ran after the farmer's wife, who cut off their tails with a carving knife..."
Aren't those teeny-tiny turnips adorable?
Kukla went ahead and gave us her best radishes AND turnips.
Fact: cutting vegetables on the diagonal automatically makes them look fancier.
On to the dressing: here, mayo and blue cheese prepare to get friendly.
Half a cup of sour cream completes the dairy trifecta.
Lime juice adds summery brightness to the creamy dressing.
And its partner, lime zest, adds both color and flavor.
We added pinches of sugar, salt, and pepper, then whisked away until it all smoothed out.
Let's get this party started...
...But first, a giggly moment with A&M. Do they ever stop having fun?
Assembling this salad couldn't be easier: first, toss all those vegetables into a bowl.
Pour in the dressing. (Start with about half and work up from there.)
A quick stir to get everything coated, and you're done!
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Author Notes: This crunchy salad-slaw adds a nice cool element to many dishes. I use it in spring and all summer long on hotdogs, in tacos or just as a salad with any meal. Today it was a delicious addition to our dinner’s roasted chicken and Tortilla Española. - Kukla
Food52 Review: WHO: Kukla is a classical pianist who has loved cooking and baking since her teens.
WHAT: A summer salad that combines a tangy, creamy dressing with a who's who list of crispy vegetables: radishes, young turnips, celery, and scallions.
HOW: Don't bother turning on the stove -- a whisk, a knife, and a chopping block are the only tools you'll need here.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Sturdy enough to be picnic-ready, yet classy enough for the fanciest of picnics, we'll be toting this salad along to outdoor fetes all summer long. - A&M
Serves 4 to 6
- • 1/2 head celery (about 6-7 stalks), peeled and thinly sliced, leaves picked and reserved
- • 1 bunch radishes, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- • 1 bunch young turnips, ends trimmed, halved and thinly sliced
- • 5 spring onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
- • 1/2 cup fresh flat leave parsley, chopped
- For the sauce:
- • 3 tablespoons Gorgonzola Dolce blue cheese, room temperature
- • 2 tablespoons good quality mayonnaise
- • 1/2 cup sour cream
- • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice plus 2 teaspoons zest
- • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- • 10 grinds black pepper
- • 2 teaspoons sugar
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and zest, sugar, salt and pepper until well combined. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Just before serving in a large bowl toss all the vegetables, chopped parsley and celery leaves; add the sauce and mix well to combine. Taste for seasonings and serve.
- Your Best Radishes or Turnips Contest Winner!
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27 days ago khandro
any suggestions for a vegan dressing for this? Thanks!
27 days ago Kukla
Here is wonderful vinaigrette:
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or any herb of your choice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Whisk orange juice, lime juice, jalapeño, 2 tablespoons dill, and zest in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil; season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a mason jar with a tight lid; keep in refrigerator and use as much as you need for the salad. I like to keep the salad and vinaigrette separately in the fridge. Enjoy!
7 months ago Musebe
This was awesome...I might add blue lump crab meat next time I make this.
7 months ago Kukla
Thank you Musebe for the nice comment! Adding crab meat is a good idea.
10 months ago ChefJune
Making this again today. It's our summer favorite!
9 months ago Kukla
I am very glad you like the salad and make it often! Thanks a lot ChefJune!!!
11 months ago 43sox
Absolutely bananas delicious. I was shocked to find a recipe for a group of orphan ingredients in my fridge. Never again will I leave the turnips behind at csa pickup! Thanks kukla!
11 months ago Kukla
You are very welcome! I am very glad you liked the salad!
11 months ago deepthiw
Thanks for this recipe, it was absolutely delicious! I ended up just whisking the blue cheese into some whole milk and adding lime juice, salt and pepper, but even just that was rich and perfect with the crunchy veg.
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you deepthiw!
11 months ago mainesoul
Congratulations on your win. Great recipe. Beautiful too.
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you very much mainesoul!!!
11 months ago calendargirl
Belated congratulations, Kukla! Love all the crunch in this salad, and the Gorgonzola is perfection.
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you calendargirl! Congratulations and nice comments are never late.
11 months ago gingerroot
Congratulations on the win, Kukla!!
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you so much gingerroot! It was a pleasant surprise.
11 months ago ChefJune
congrats on the win, Kukla! We loved this salad so much I think I'll make it again this weekend.
11 months ago Kukla
Thanks a lot ChefJune! I am very glad you like this salad and will make it again; and am also curious; did you tested it and recommended as a finalist? Any way thank you!!!
11 months ago Kukla
Thank You all kindly, for the warm greetings and your beautiful comments!!!
11 months ago cookingProf
What a great combination of tastes. Congratulations for the big win! Your recipes are all inspiring.
11 months ago Bevi
Hooray Kukla!
11 months ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Oh Hooray! Way to go Kukla! I'm so excited for your win! :)
11 months ago Kukla
Congratulations to you too fiveandspice and thank you for being exited for me!!!
I was pleasantly surprised by the win because your pizza recipe is great, especially the slow- rising dough!
11 months ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Warmest congratulations on the win Kukla, well deserved this is a beautiful recipe.
11 months ago Rmadievsky
So delicious!!! It's no wonder you were chosen as a finalist :) I look forward to seeing your recipes every week!
11 months ago Kukla
Thanks a lot Rmadievsky for such thrilling comment!
11 months ago Randi
Wow, how delicious this was with dinner tonight. This recipe inspired me to purchase sweet japanese turnips for the first time. Looking forward to leftovers for lunch this week.
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you RANDI!!! It is so good to know that people are making my salad and like it. I just want to suggest keeping the chopped vegetables and herbs separately from the sauce and only combine everything right before serving.
11 months ago lapadia
Hi Kukla! Just wanted to let you know that I made your salad and everybody loved it! The sauce really puts it all together, so cool and refreshing with that hint of lime…delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
11 months ago Kukla
I am very glad lapadia that you liked the salad! Thanks a lot for your congratulations and for letting me know your opinion!
11 months ago lapadia
Congratulations on your winning recipe, Kukla!!! Well deserved :)
11 months ago Katie
I tried this recipe and absolutely loved it! The dressing is incredible! Congratulations!
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you Katie! I am very happy; you tried the salad and liked it! Such nice comments are the best rewards.
11 months ago cookingProf
Wow, another winning recipe, ... and so well-deserved, I might add. Congratulations, Kukla!
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you so much cookingProf
11 months ago creamtea
Congratulations on becoming a finalist! This looks so summery and good!
11 months ago Kukla
Thanks a lot creamtea!
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you all so very much dear ladies for such warm and encouraging comments!!!
11 months ago Bevi
Congrats Kukla! It's so nice to see you in the finals!
11 months ago gingerroot
Congratulations on being a finalist Kukla! Your salad sounds wonderful, and I look forward to trying it.
11 months ago gingerroot
This is a fabulous salad. I made it tonight for an impromptu get together and everyone loved it. Your blue cheese sauce is SO good - I especially love the lime in there. I'll be making this all summer. Thanks for the recipe!!
11 months ago Kukla
I am so glad gingerroot that you liked the salad! Some times I add a couple hard boiled eggs for a heartier version. Thanks a lot for your congratulations and for letting me know your opinion!
11 months ago Midge
Congrats Kukla! Nice to see one of your recipes in the finals.
11 months ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Congrats! This looks great!!!
11 months ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Congratulations on being a finalist Kukla! This salad looks like a wonderful combination of crunchy and creamy. I think that dressing would be good on all sorts of things!
11 months ago EmilyC
Congrats Kukla -- your salad looks so, so delicious and I'm very happy to see you in the finals! Looking forward to making this!
11 months ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Congratulations Kukla, so thrilled to see you as a finalist and this is a fantastic recipe!!
11 months ago Kukla
Thank you so very much sdebrango!!!
12 months ago clcatto
This looks delicious! I might try it with a few new potatoes thrown in as well.
12 months ago Kukla
Thank you clcatto! I think new potatoes are a good idea.