Spinning Top Salad Fresh Herbs (Printable)

Vibrant salad featuring wispy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright citrus dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium fennel bulb
02 - 2 small rainbow carrots
03 - 1 small golden beet, peeled
04 - 1/2 small red onion

→ Herbs & Greens

05 - 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs
06 - 1/2 cup fresh chervil or parsley leaves
07 - 1/4 cup microgreens

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, thinly shave the fennel, carrots, golden beet, and red onion into delicate, translucent ribbons.
02 - Submerge the shaved vegetables in ice water for 5 to 10 minutes to enhance crispness and allow edges to curl, then drain thoroughly and pat dry.
03 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Place the vegetable ribbons in a tight, overlapping circular pattern on a large platter, extending edges outward to create a blurred, dynamic visual effect.
05 - Evenly scatter dill, chervil or parsley leaves, and microgreens over the arranged vegetables, concentrating herbs near the outer edges for a wispy finish.
06 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the composition immediately before serving to preserve texture and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes 25 minutes flat.
  • Every vegetable stays crisp and fresh, snapping between your teeth without any soggy sadness.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people ask for the recipe before they even taste it.
02 -
  • Wet vegetables make soggy salads—pat them completely dry after the ice bath, or your masterpiece will wilt within minutes.
  • The dressing quantity matters less than the timing; too much too early is the enemy, so add it literally as people are sitting down.
03 -
  • If your vegetables are warm, they'll soften faster; start with cold vegetables straight from the fridge for maximum crispness.
  • The spiral doesn't need to be perfect—slight irregularities make it feel homemade and genuine rather than overly styled.
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