Tundra Trek with Vegetables (Printable Version)

Minimalist dish featuring crisp daikon, kohlrabi, endive, and delicate garnishes on a chilled stone platter.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small kohlrabi, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 Belgian endive, leaves separated
04 - ½ cup cauliflower florets, finely chopped

→ Garnish & Accents

05 - ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
06 - 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, lightly toasted
07 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
08 - ¼ cup microgreens (such as pea shoots or radish sprouts)
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - ½ teaspoon white pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

# Directions:

01 - Place a large, clean stone or marble serving platter in the freezer for 15 minutes prior to assembly.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and white pepper in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Sparsely arrange the daikon slices, kohlrabi slices, and separated endive leaves across the chilled stone platter, mimicking a scattered arctic landscape.
04 - Sprinkle finely chopped cauliflower florets, coconut flakes, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds evenly over the vegetables to create a windswept effect.
05 - Lightly drizzle the prepared dressing over the arranged ingredients.
06 - Garnish with microgreens and a pinch of flaky sea salt just before serving. Serve immediately to preserve crisp, chilled textures.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without feeling like a compromise.
  • The whole thing comes together in 25 minutes with zero cooking required.
  • Guests always ask what makes it taste so clean and fresh—the answer is just quality ingredients and a cold plate.
02 -
  • A mandoline will change your life here—you need those slices thin enough to feel delicate but thick enough to have structure.
  • Don't dress the whole plate at once; if it sits too long, the vegetables start to weep and lose that crisp quality that makes the dish what it is.
03 -
  • If you want to add protein without abandoning the vegetarian angle, crumbled roasted chickpeas or pumpkin seeds add substance without disrupting the minimal aesthetic.
  • Experiment with the dressing—yuzu juice instead of lemon, or a touch of sesame oil stirred into the vinaigrette, transforms the dish completely while keeping its soul intact.
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