Grated Turnip and Apple Salad

(Nauris-Omenasalaatti in Finnish)

Simple and refreshing, sharp and sweet, this salad is very quickly prepared, especially if you use a food processor. Use as a smorgasbord item or for a pleasing contrast to a rich main dish such as Cauliflower Gratin.

1 cup peeled and grated raw turnips or rutabagas (about 2 medium turnips or ¼ rutabaga)

1 cup peeled and grated tart green apples

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Juice of one lemon

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine everything, toss, and chill.

Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant, The Moosewood Collective

Grated Turnip and Apple Salad (Nauris-Omenasalaatti in Finnish)