Chinese Celery & Turnip Salad

Thanksgiving is a time for abundance, but sometimes a lighter dish offers a welcome contrast on a table laden with rich foods. This Chinese Celery & Turnip Salad delivers big flavors and a satisfying crunch that’ll compliment your usual fare. Think of it as a palate cleanser—a refreshing counterpoint to the heavier dishes that grace the Thanksgiving table. Crisp celery and julienned turnip are woken up with a simple yet flavorful dressing, accented by aromatic ginger and garlic, and the subtle tingly heat of Sichuan pepper flakes.

• 1 bunchcelery, thinly sliced at a diagonal
• 1 small turnip, peeled and julienned
• 1/2 teaspoonSichuan pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
• 3 tablespoonrice vinegar
• 1 tablespoontoasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoonMSG
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 teaspoonginger, grated
• 1 teaspoonsugar
• 1 teaspoonblack sesame seeds
• 1/4 cupcilantro leaves
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced