Best 5 Rutabaga Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of rutabaga salads! This versatile root vegetable, often overlooked in favor of its more popular cousin, the turnip, deserves a spot on your dinner table. With its sweet and earthy flavor, rutabaga adds a unique twist to salads, transforming them from ordinary to extraordinary. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey with three delectable rutabaga salad recipes that showcase the vegetable's versatility and health benefits.

First, we have the classic Rutabaga Salad with Bacon and Walnuts, a harmonious blend of sweet rutabaga, crispy bacon, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy dressing. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleaser at potlucks and picnics.

Next, we introduce the Roasted Rutabaga Salad with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds, an elegant and visually stunning dish. Roasted rutabaga takes on a caramelized sweetness, complemented by creamy goat cheese, tart pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of honey-balsamic dressing. This salad is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite for special occasions.

Last but not least, we have the Rutabaga and Apple Slaw, a refreshing and light salad perfect for summer gatherings. Shredded rutabaga and apples are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, creating a crisp and flavorful side dish. This salad is a healthy and delicious way to add a crunch to your meals.

So, get ready to explore the culinary delights of rutabaga salads. With these three recipes, you'll discover the hidden gem of this underrated vegetable and add a burst of flavor and nutrition to your meals.

Let's cook with our recipes!

RUTABAGA AND POTATO SALAD



Rutabaga and Potato Salad image

Peel away the tough exterior of a rutabaga to discover a hearty, firm flesh that's tasty and filling. In addition to this light potato salad, add rutabagas to rustic vegetable soups, or roast them along with other root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and parsnips.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 rutabaga (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into chunks
1 pound red new potatoes, scrubbed, halved, or quartered (the same size as cut rutabaga)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ribs celery, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery leaves

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to come just below basket. Bring to a boil; place rutabaga in basket, and reduce heat to medium. Cover and steam 5 minutes. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until vegetables are just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. When potatoes are cooked, transfer to bowl with vinegar mixture. Toss to combine; let cool, tossing occasionally.
  • When potato mixture is cool, mix in oil, celery, and celery leaves; season with salt and pepper.

RUTABAGA SALAD



Rutabaga Salad image

Combine couscous, rutabaga, and nutritional yeast, then pour on a dressing. You have an interesting combination of flavors! This makes a great vegetarian meal! This is a basic recipe. More herbs or extra vegetables may be added for color and flavor.

Provided by sueb

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups couscous
½ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer; bring to a boil. Add the rutabaga and steam until just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 14 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, oregano, dill, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Stir couscous and rutabaga into the nutritional yeast dressing. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

STEAMED RUTABAGA AND POTATO SALAD



Steamed Rutabaga and Potato Salad image

Categories     Salad     Potato     Steam     Rutabaga     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 rutabaga (1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound red new potatoes, scrubbed, halved or quartered (to equal the size of the rutabaga pieces)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise, plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped inner leaves

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with 2 inches of water. Set a steamer basket (or colander) in pot. Bring water to a boil; place rutabaga in basket, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and steam 5 minutes. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until vegetables are just tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 15 minutes more.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Whisk in the oil until emulsified. Add vegetables to vinaigrette. Toss to combine; let cool, tossing occasionally.
  • Mix in sliced celery and celery leaves; season with more salt, if desired, and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 132
  • Saturated Fat: .7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrates: 20.2g
  • Protein: 2.5g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fiber: 3.7g

FARRO SALAD WITH ROASTED RUTABAGA, RICOTTA SALATA AND HAZELNUTS



Farro Salad With Roasted Rutabaga, Ricotta Salata and Hazelnuts image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups farro
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, more for drizzling
1 fat garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese
1/2 cup toasted, chopped hazelnuts
2 bunches watercress or arugula, cleaned and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss rutabaga with 2 tablespoons oil, the maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until rutabaga is very tender and browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add farro. Cook until tender, checking often. This can take from 20 minutes to an hour, depending upon type of farro used. Add more water if necessary.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the shallot, vinegar, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil and some pepper.
  • Drain farro well and add to bowl along with rutabaga, tossing everything well. Let cool slightly (it can still be warm but not hot), then mix in the cheese and hazelnuts. Taste and add more salt, pepper and olive oil if necessary.
  • In another bowl, drizzle watercress or arugula with a little oil and vinegar and toss well. Serve farro on a bed of watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

RUTABAGA APPLE SALAD



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Rawish it gives you energy! Also tasty :) Modified from a recipe found on http://www.affairsofliving.com

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium rutabaga, peeled and coarsely grated
2 large apples, cored and diced (I used red delicious)
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 cup raisins, sultanas, currants (I used yellow rasins) or 1/2 cup dried cranberries (I used yellow rasins)
hand full dates, chopped (I used Parnoosh soft Iranian dates)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
freshly cracked pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini (I used almond hazelnut butter!)
sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry sauté pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • Grate rutabaga with a large-holed grater or a food processor. Toss with chopped apples and 2 Tbsp of lemon juice, to prevent browning, in a large bowl. Add grated carrot, and raisins, and chopped dates - Mix it all up.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and sea salt, to taste, then add water and continue to whisk until smooth.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad, and stir to combine, then add sesame seeds. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
  • Enjoy the energy!

Tips:

  • To save time, pre-cook the rutabagas in a microwave or oven before assembling the salad.
  • For a sweeter salad, use a combination of rutabagas and carrots.
  • If you don't have celery on hand, substitute with thinly sliced red onion or fennel.
  • For a more substantial salad, add cooked lentils, chickpeas, or quinoa.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare all of the ingredients and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

This versatile salad is a great way to enjoy rutabagas. It's simple to make, healthy, and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new salad to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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