Sunday, February 28, 2010

Midday Meal :: Butter Lettuce, Candied Rutabaga and Turnip

This salad, much like the last, can be prepared with a very laissez-faire attitude. The soft butter lettuce, sweet candied rutabaga, peppery turnip and fresh dill share a plate just so for the perfect bite. We also drizzled a simple mustard vinaigrette over top.

photography + styling by karen mordechai

recipe :: butter lettuce, candied rutabaga + turnip salad

for 2 people
1 medium / large rutabaga sliced and quartered
1 medium / large turnip sliced and halved
butter lettuce
fresh dill
olive oil
butter
agave syrup
raw sugar
salt + pepper

Dressing ::
1 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 tsp diced shallots
½ tsp dijon mustard
¼ c good olive oil
salt and pepper

Heat a tablespoon of oil + one of butter in a skillet. Lightly coat rutabaga with agave and raw sugar. place slices in your heated oil + butter and cook for a few minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Heat another skillet with olive oil and saute the turnip slices with salt + pepper to taste. Cook until slightly softened. Arrage lettuce, rutabaga, parsnip and dill sprigs on a platter.

To make the dressing combine vinegar, shallots and mustard. Add the olive oil in a slow steady stream- whisking constantly. Drizzle over your platter. Serve !

8 comments:

  1. Gorgeous shot, I'm drooling. I crave butter lettuce + anything with dill. You could even add a poached egg on top to turn it into dinner!

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  2. I have been seeing Rutbaga for a while now in farmer's market but didn't know a good dish to make with it. This is so delicious thanks for sharing. New visitor here, absolutely loved all your recipes and the pics. Keep the good food coming!

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  3. This looks like the perfect salad for this winter/spring transition we are in! I love butter lettuce :)

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  4. Spring is near,every girl wants to be the bride in the special season.

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  5. this looks fantastic - such and original combination. rutabegas are very dear to my heart..

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