Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Holidays Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Sides Quick Pickled Turnips 4.0 (2) 2 Reviews Perk up your cheese plate or crudités platter with these crunchy, zesty pickled turnips or try them on a sandwich instead of cucumber pickles. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun See More As EatingWell's Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 26, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 10 Yield: about 2 1/2 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These pickled turnips add crunch and zest to any cheese plate or sandwich. Turnips are a good source of fiber, which supports digestion.Cover and store the vegetables in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 3-4 small turnips (about 12 ounces), peeled and very thinly sliced ½ cup quartered and thinly sliced red onion 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 cup white-wine vinegar 1 cup hot water 1 tablespoon sugar 10 whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) Directions Layer turnips, onion and garlic in a quart jar (or similar 4-cup container) with a lid. Whisk vinegar, hot water, sugar, peppercorns, salt and crushed red pepper (if using) in a medium bowl until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Pour the mixture over the vegetables. Put the lid on and gently shake a few times to distribute the flavorings. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2012 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 12 Calories 3g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 1/4 cup Calories 12 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 2g Protein 0g 1% Vitamin A 0IU 0% Vitamin C 8mg 8% Folate 6mcg 2% Sodium 52mg 2% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 4mg 1% Potassium 73mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.