Raw turnip slaw or salad with vinaigrette

Raw turnip slaw or salad with vinaigrette recipe videos

A raw turnip slaw is a crisp, refreshing salad made from thinly sliced or julienned raw turnips tossed in a vinaigrette. It typically features ingredients like turnips, a simple dressing of oil and vinegar, and often includes additions like fresh herbs, onions, or apples for extra flavor and texture. This dish is a common, rustic preparation found in various forms across European and North American cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally low in calories, fat, and protein, but provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium from the raw turnips. A typical serving is likely under 150 calories, with the majority of calories coming from the healthy fats in the vinaigrette.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	1.2 g
Carbs	8.5 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	180 mg
Vitamin C	21 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Folate	30 mcg
Calcium	30 mg
Magnesium	12 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Manganese	0.15 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Raw turnip preparations like this slaw are a classic way to enjoy the vegetable's peppery, slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture, which mellows significantly when cooked. Nutritionally, eating turnips raw preserves their heat-sensitive vitamin C content, making this a particularly good source of that antioxidant.