Winter Salad with Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes – Vegetarian
This healthy vegetarian salad combines roasted Jerusalem artichokes with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a perfect winter meal.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: Calories: 623 kcal, Fat: 34 g, Sodium: 224 mg, Carbohydrate: 71 g, Protein: 11 g
Descriptions
This vegetarian winter salad is packed with vitamins and nutrients, featuring fresh winter vegetables paired with roasted and lemony Jerusalem artichokes.
Served over quinoa and topped with a little mayonnaise, this dish is both hearty and refreshing, making it an ideal meal for the colder months.
Directions
1- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2- Place the Jerusalem artichokes in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until just tender.
3- Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry, then place the Jerusalem artichokes on a baking sheet. Lightly smash them and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
4- While the Jerusalem artichokes are roasting, prepare the other salad ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, carrots, sliced pear, and raisins. Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Toss well and set aside.
5- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
6- To serve, layer the quinoa with the roasted Jerusalem artichokes and prepared vegetables. Drizzle with a little mayonnaise for extra richness.
Note's
- You can swap the quinoa for another grain like farro or brown rice for a different texture.
- For a vegan option, replace the mayonnaise with a vegan-friendly alternative.
- To enhance the flavor of the Jerusalem artichokes, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika before roasting.
Ingredients
Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes
- 1 lb Jerusalem artichokes, cleaned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ tbsp thyme
Salad
- 1 cup quinoa
- 5 oz red cabbage, shredded
- 5 oz carrots, shredded
- 1 pear, sliced
- 2 oz raisins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
