Jerusalem Artichoke Salad
Ingredients:
- 4-5 Jerusalem artichokes (also known as sunchokes), scrubbed clean
- 1 apple (Granny Smith or another tart variety), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or a mix)
- ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Jerusalem Artichokes:
Thinly slice the Jerusalem artichokes. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife. If you prefer them less crunchy, blanch the slices in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately cool them in ice water.
Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced Jerusalem artichokes, apple slices, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Add the mixed greens and gently toss again.
Serve:
- Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy this light and crunchy salad!
Feel free to customize the salad with other ingredients like dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, or different types of cheese!
