Spring Greens with Quick-Pickled Vegetables Recipe

Spring Greens with Quick-Pickled Vegetables Recipe

  • 1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces small carrots, baby turnips, and/or Chioggia beets, shaved on a mandoline (about 2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 12 cups mixed tender greens (such as mizuna, tatsoi, arugula, dandelion greens, and/or sorrel)
  • 1/4 cup tender herb leaves and blossoms (such as tarragon or mint)
  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.
  2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
  3. Toss vinaigrette, greens, and herbs in a large bowl. Add pickled vegetables to salad; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.