Pea shoot salad with jerusalem artichokes

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsJerusalem artichokes
1cupChopped fresh mint
12Whole mint leaves
cupChampagne vinegar
1teaspoonSugar
½cupCanola oil
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
2cupsYoung tender, edible-pea shoots

Directions

Peel Jerusalem artichokes. Quarter them and cut quarters into very thin slices. Combine chopped mint, vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; whisk to combine. Add Jerusalem artichokes; stir gently to coat.

Arrange pea shoots on salad plates. Using a slotted spoon, remove artichokes from vinaigrette and place on top of pea shoots. Drizzle vinaigrette over each salad; garnish with mint leaves.

The San Francisco Chronicle, November 15, 1995 Serves 8.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #194 by Linda Place <placel@...> on Jul 27, 1997