Let's talk about using vegetables you might not use, and using them in fun and exciting ways. If you're venturing outside of your traditional Thanksgiving meal, you might be using a few parsnips in (or in place of) your mashed potatoes. I really love parsnips roasted because it's got such a unique, somewhat sweet flavor. This spinach salad probably isn't a combination one you might think of but I think it's worthy of a try. I'll often make a similar salad with leftover wild rice from dinner the night before and by doing so, the salad comes together fairly easy (just wait for the parsnips to roast!) If you also happen to have rutabaga, I'd highly recommend throwing it in with the parsnips!
PrintRoasted Parsnip Spinach Salad
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 parsnips
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- β cup diced green onion
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
- 3-4 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400Λ. Cube parsnip (peeling before, if desired) and toss with the 2 teaspoons olive, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender and lightly browning, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove parsnips from oven and drizzle honey over the sprinkle with diced green onions and sesame seeds. Stir until parsnips are well coated. Let cool slightly.
- Toss together spinach and wild rice. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, and honey. Drizzle over spinach and toss to coat. Add the roasted parsnips and serve with an extra sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Jennie says
I am on a Brussels sprouts kick, so I am looking forward to eating roasted Brussels sprouts mixed in with rosemary roasted potatoes. Yum!
Hillary says
I'm most excited for the leftovers! I love making seemingly strange mash-ups of the leftover dishes that nevertheless turn out delicious.
Shannon says
I am most excited for the pomegranate cake that I'm making π thanks for offering the giveaway!
Vittoria says
I'm most excited about cooking and eating Brussels sprouts! I still haven't sold my whole family on them, but another try can't hurt π I love using 101 Cookbook's pan frying method.
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Oh this salad sounds wonderful. I can't wait to have sweet potato casserole. And biscuits. Mmmm this cutting board is beautiful!
Maggie says
I'm most excited for a butternut squash lasagna I'm making. Thanks!
Andy says
I just saw that I have parsnips in my refrigerator, with no plan to use them. So this recipe quickly became what I am most excited to take/eat at Thanksgiving. Also, anything with sweet potatoes. Because sweet potatoes are the truth.
Zoey says
I'm most excited about a savory pumpkin rosemary bread from food52. going to try in as rolls! thanks!
Sandra Lea says
This salad looks fabulous, I love parsnips. But my favorite Thanksgiving dish is pumpkin pie.
Brittany Kruse says
Did you see these are made in Grand Rapids?! So cool I think i may have to order one! And I know I will probably get tarred and feathered on a vegitarian blog, but I am super excited for a deep fried turkey!
McClure Tables says
Thanks Brittany! We're proud to handcraft all our butcher block products in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Deep fried turkey is a personal favorite, but we love everything Erin with Naturally Ella makes!
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Millie | Add A Little says
I adore parsnips - this salad looks wonderful Erin!
Sarah E. says
I'm most excited for cranberries in all forms. Sauce, cake, salad, etc.
Jenny says
That cutting board is gorgeous!
I'm looking forward to making twice baked sweet potatoes with curry and coconut milk and spinach. Not traditional but amazingly delicious.
punkrockmartha says
i can't wait to make my first tofurkey-like roast! and an amazing carrot cake. for the bf's sake, of course π thanks for the giveaway!
Talia says
I'm excited for sweet roasted carrots and garlicky brussels sprouts!
Natalia says
Cornbread and caramelized onion stuffing with maple glazed pecans. Yummy!
jenna @ just j.faye says
I rarely buy parsnips (only once to make some soup!), but this salad looks delicious and I think I need to try them roasted.
My mom is required to make sweet potato casserole and Swedish rice ring for my siblings and I. Otherwise, she'd get in serious trouble π
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Alwayyyyys excited for chocolate pecan pie!
Christina says
I am most excited to make a roasted beet and orange salad that my family loves, and would love to chop the ingredients on this beautiful cutting board π
Mary Kate says
This looks amazing -- I love parsnips, and can't believe I didn't know they existed 10 years ago.
We're having a non-traditional Thanksgiving now that turkey's off the table (literally, because of a food allergy, thankfully not mine), and I'm not sure if I'm more excited about an experimental colcannon dish or the apple fritters.
Shannon says
Your recipes are amazing. Glad I just recently found this blog π
Kim says
I think I'm most looking forward to a roasted squash, kale, and brie salad...and all of the pie
Karl says
I'm really looking forward to green bean casserole. If you have your own favorite version I can't wait to try it!
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Gaby says
So excited for some simple roasted Brussels and homemade garlic bread !
Erin Schmidt says
I'm always most excited for the sweet potatoes! Still can't decide exactly how to make them this year...
Sylvie Morgan Brown says
That cutting board is gorgeous!! For me, it's all about the day AFTER Thanksgiving. Making turkey sandwiches for lunch with all the leftover fixings. A beautiful, colorful mess of a sandwich on a soft, seeded roll.
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Krista says
Oooh those are beautiful! I'm looking forward to making some kind of roasted veggies π
fawn says
This recipe looks brilliant! I will give this a try on Thanksgiving, as always Thank you π
Angela L. says
That's a hard question! Its going to be a tie between a sweet potato pumpkin soup (made from a big 'ole farm picked pumpkin) or a spiced homemade cranberry sauce.
Deb Cusic says
I love sage dressing for Thanksgiving. I make it with 5 different onions.
Your parsnip and spinach salad would be a nice addition to the meal too.
Kara says
Those cutting boards are gorgeous! I am looking forward to eating a vegetable wellington with butternut squash, fancy mushrooms, and goat cheese. Mmmm! Oh, and pumpkin pie!!
Barbara Davidge says
That is the most stylish cutting board, ever! I am very excited about my Horseradish beet, green bean, and fennel salad. There will be lots of chopping next week for sure!
jacquie says
nothing in particular as i don't really celebrate thanksgiving as a big holiday - i try to be grateful ever day for the humble food i put on my plate rather than overdoing on one day.
Erin B. says
Gorgeous cutting board! I am looking forward to having my mother's dressing - it has always been a favorite of mine π Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
cynthia says
apple pie! apple pie!!! apple pie!!!!!!
Shannon says
I am most looking forward to eat a slice of pumpkin pie paired with some great coffee while sitting by the warm fire and surrounded by people I love!
Benjamin Roberts says
This year I am making the dinner for my father - a first. I am honestly most excited for the Stuffed Mushrooms which I only seem to savor once yearly and will probably spoil my apetite for dinner with the appetizer!
Cat says
I am most excited about the sides. Kale, parsnips, Brussels can't wait!
Rachel says
i am looking forward to my Mother's rolls. She only makes them twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are an old family recipe and are unlike any roll you get from the store or bakery, as they are made with cake yeast. So good π
Jill says
Beautiful cutting board! I'm most excited for the stuffing, and of course a slice of pumpkin pie for breakfast the next morning!
Gloria says
A pear/almond tart and pecan pie!
[email protected] says
My entire family (brothers, cousins, etc) always meet for Thanksgiving the Sunday after Thanksgiving - so I always make something completely non-traditional for my family on Thanksgiving Day. Super excited to make lobster bisque and champagne this year π
Lauren says
I'm looking forward to making a mushroom-based paleo stuffing with pecans, cranberries and sweet potatoes!
Vanessa says
I'm making my Grandma's homemade manicotti - noodles and all. π
Ellie says
I just discovered your blog and website and I'm totally in love! I feel like the movie Julie and Julia, but in this case it's and Ellie and Ella -- because i want to make every recipe on your site! I'm looking most forward to making your braised chickpeas and carrots for something colorful and different!
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Your salad and block are gorgeous! I've just recently discovered the deliciousness or parsnips so this salad is something I can get on board with! Thank you for your lovely recipe and this fantastic opportunity to win a butcher block from McLure Tables (stunning)! I get excited about cooking and eating, at just about every meal.. so Thanksgiving is no different. But if I had to choose one thing that I love to make during Thanksgiving, it would have to be a rustic gallette. Apple or pear with cranberry will suit me just fine.
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Jennifer C. says
Brussel sprouts!
patti says
Looking forward to roasted sweet potatoes with Chimichurri sauce
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elissa says
I'm most excited for my boyfriend's apple pie with a crumbly top eaten with extra sharp cheddar. And green bean casserole. Always and forever green bean casserole!
Lydia says
I'm doing ALL the cooking this year, so I'm most excited to make a veggie main dish to go alongside the turkey. Thinking stuffed acorn squashes or whole roasted cauliflower!
Karen says
Such a beautiful cutting board! And mashed parsnips are one of my most favorite things this time of year! I'm also excited to make a cassoulet for Thanksgiving this year, since the turkey won't be enough for our huge family gathering!
Cynthia Strong says
Love the idea. My husband grew up eating parsnips and I had never had them . Surprised to find out I really like them. This recipe will definitely do them justice especially on the beautiful wood board.
Alexis R. says
I love parsnips too! I always add them to mashed potatoes, but I'll have to try them roasted now. I'm in the midst of moving chaos - so I'm mostly looking forward to finally relaxing and seeing my family. But I'll have to squeeze in the time to bake my usual round of pies (apple, pecan, and pumpkin).
Brittany says
I love parsnips so much. I want to make this salad!
The Thanksgiving dish that I'm most excited about is sweet potato casserole. π
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Carly G says
I'm excited to try a new stuffed acorn squash recipe.
Ali Seiter says
My Thanksgiving buddy is demanding pudding this year, so I'll have to go with that!
Melissa (I Crashed the Web) says
I love this salad. I've never prepared parsnips on my own - it looks so easy!
I'm so excited for allllll the foods at Thanksgiving. But really, most of all, the stuffing. And leftovers next day. I love a bagel with turkey!
Zoe says
We have an abundance of wildflower honey from our local hives. I am making my Mom's family recipe of diced,roasted beets with honey, candied orange rind and rosemary. The beets are served with farmer's cheese (brie is great too) watercress and crusty bread on the side. Vegans can substitute with almond cheese.
Country caviar at it's best!
Mary Ann says
I'm excited to be baking pies. Pecan and sweet potato. My husband will be doing the remainder of the cooking while I am out working. Looking forward to coming home to a great meal and spending time with my 4 leggeds.
Terry Covington says
I am going to try a baking new savory roll, with cheese and olives. I think we are having ham instead of turkey, and I thought the flavors would go really well together, especially with leftovers. Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous chopping board.
Lauren says
every year, my favorite is the stuffed butternut squash from moosewood cookbook-filled with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, mushrooms and shallots-it just looks like Thanksgiving to me! Will definitely try this one soon!
Sara H says
This dish looks great.
This year, I'm most looking forward to making bbq beef brisket instead of turkey.
Barb says
The salad looks delicious. I can hardly wait to make it. The cutting board is beautiful. I love the side dishes on thanksgiving. My favorite would be sweet potato casserole.
Molly says
Beautiful cutting board. Thank you for hosting the give away. I am most looking forward to the stuffing. We use my grandmother's grinder and make it from scratch.
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
This parsnip salad looks so good, it reminds me that I don't eat it enough!
The dish I'm looking forward to this Thanksgiving has got to be pumpkin pie!
The VegHog says
This is a very nice recipe and I really like roasted parsnips. I think I'll make this for a work lunch.
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Mollie says
Definitely excited about making mushroom gravy! I noticed you didnt peel your parsnip, Ive never tried this...what is the skin like when left on?
dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
im mostly looking forward to the cranberry sauce for some reason π
Jen Schoshinski says
I am super excited for the cauliflower mashed potatoes this year! Delish.
Alex Stoltze says
We're doing a non-traditional Thanksgiving this year! So - I'm most excited for our dungeness crab feast! My family lives in Portland and there it's a Christmas Eve tradition to eat dungeness crab. However, this year I'll be spending Christmas with my man's family in Wisconsin so my family thought we'd celebrate our crab feast during this trip home!
Marla Murphy/ The Blonde Pantry says
love all of the photos and this recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it!
Catriona says
That was so good! Just made it tonight and both myself and my other half absolutely loved it. Thank youuuuu!