Recipe from Six Seasons by Joshua McFadden

-1 bunch Turnips, with their tops saved, and  trimmed to 1/4” of green stems left

-1 Lemon, halved

-1/2 tsp dried Chile Flakes

-Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper

-1/2 cup plain Yogurt (not Greek Yogurt)

-1 cup lightly packed mixes herbs: Mint, 

Parsley, Chives, cut in 2” lengths

-4 Scallions, trimmed - including 1/2” off the green tops, sliced on a sharp angle, soaked in ice water for 20 minutes, and drained well-Extra Virgin Olive Oil

-1/4 cup Poppy Seeds

Slice turnips lengthwise as thin as you can.  If you have a mandoline, use it; otherwise make sure your knife is sharp and just go slowly.  Soak slices in ice water for 15-20 minutes, then drain well.  Rinse, dry, and rough chop the turnip greens (if they’re not in great shape, give them a quick saute in a small amount of olive oil).  Put turnips in a bowl and squeeze about half the lemon in.  Add Chile flakes, 1/2 tsp salt and many twists of black pepper and toss to blend.  Add the yogurt and toss again.  Taste and adjust the seasoning so they are quite bright.  Add the herbs, scallions, and 1/4 cup olive oil and toss again.  Taste and adjust the seasoning.  Scatter half the poppy seeds on bottom of platter or serving plates, top with turnip salad and finish with poppy seeds left.  Serve right away.