Roasted Sunchoke and Apple Herb Salad [Vegan, Grain-Free]

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The sunchoke, also known as the Jerusalem artichoke, is a tuber that is in the same family as the sunflower and is actually not too similar to conventional artichokes at all! These veggies are high in iron, fiber, and B vitamins and have an earthy, nutty flavor that you can eat raw, grilled, roasted, sautéed, or boiled. In this recipe, roasted sunchokes are combined with apples along with a bit of spice and herbs to make a tasty side dish that is perfect for fall! Plus, it seems fancy since the sunchoke has not yet become a ubiquitous addition to the average table.

Roasted Sunchoke and Apple Herb Salad [Vegan, Grain-Free]

Calories

237

Serves

Cook Time

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 pound sunchokes (aka Jerusalem artichoke), scrubbed and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 honeycrisp apple, chopped
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1-2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-2 teaspoons samba olek or harissa paste
1 teaspoon agave
Salt and pepper, to taste
Red pepper chili flakes (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350˚F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss sunchokes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 30-35 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk dressing ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined and set aside.
Add in sunchokes, apples, herbs, and chopped walnuts and toss to combine. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrional Information

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Decadent desserts and dishes with playful flavor twists. I'm Emma, food enthusiast, clean-eating recipe creator, (very) amateur photographer, life-liver, eater, traveler, farmers market addict, triathlete, healthy ice cream maven and health & fitness nut. One of my many thoughts on life: Discover yourself through discovering the world. Sharing my creations and musings for a healthy & balanced lifestyle on my blog, Craving Nature.