Best 6 Parsnip Salad Recipes

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.

CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• Trim and scrape the carrots. Grate the carrots, using the coarse blade of a grater. There should be about 3 cups.
• Trim and scrape the parsnips. Grate the parnips, using the coarse blade. There should be about 3 cups.
• Combine the grated carrots, parsnips and scallions in a mixing bowl.
• In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Stir in the parsley.
• Pour the sauce over the carrots and parsnips and blend well.

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

Steps:

• In a small, heavy fry pan over medium low heat, toast the cinnamon, cumin, coriander and ginger, stirring constantly, until fragrant , about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temp
• Peel carrots and parsnips and shred them
• n a small nonfactive bowl, whisk together the toasted spices, lemon juice, honey, harissa and 1/2 tsp salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended to make a dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• In a bowl, stir together the pistachios and a pinch of slat. Add the carrots and parsnips, raisins, 1/2 tsp salt, several grinds of pepper and the dressing and toss wll. Taste and adjusting the seasonings. Transfer the salad to a platter or serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND PARSNIP SALAD WITH ROASTED SHALLOT DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel parsnips and quarter lengthwise, cutting out core. Cut parsnips into pieces about size of long French fries. Place in a bowl. Cut unpeeled potatoes into 1-inch chunks, and add to bowl. Add shallots and enough olive oil to coat (about 1 tablespoon) and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast until soft, about 35 minutes, turning once midway through roasting. Be careful not to overcook, removing shallots when very soft and smaller pieces of parsnip as soon as they are browned and tender. Set shallots aside. Combine parsnips, potatoes and chicken in a bowl.
• Peel shallots and chop very finely. Transfer to a bowl and combine with 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, mustard and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss chicken and parsnip mixture with about half the dressing. Toss lettuce and arugula with remaining dressing. Arrange greens on plates with chicken mixture on top and serve.

PARSNIP CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the parsnips and carrots in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, oil, lemon juice and mustard until blended., Drain the vegetables; add orange juice mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the chives and celery seed. Serve warm.

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.