Discover the delightful combination of flavours in our Yacon, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Salad. This unique salad features yacon, a tuber that looks at first glance a lot like a kumara or potato, the yacon is originally from Peru and is a close relation of the Jerusalem artichoke and sunflower. Peeled and eaten raw a yacon tastes like a very mild juicy apple or pear! Thinly sliced yacon is paired with the creamy tang of blue cheese, the crunch of toasted walnuts, and fresh lettuce, all brought together with a zesty balsamic and Dijon mustard dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, this salad offers a refreshing mix of textures and flavours that will tantalise your taste buds. Whether enjoyed on its own or with a side of fresh bread, this Yacon, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Salad is a must-try for any salad lover.
Ingredients:
- 1 large yacon, peeled and thinly sliced
- Blue cheese
- Walnuts (toasted), chopped or any nut of your choice
- Lettuce, washed and dried
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Dressing;
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- tsp honey
- salt and pepper
Method:
- Peel and slice the yacon. Keep the slices in a bowl of water to which you’ve added the juice of some lemon (or lime!).
- Mix the salad dressing ingredients well (we like putting ingredients in an old jam jar, popping on the lid, and shaking)
- Place the lettuce leaves on a plate. Drain and dry the yacon slices and scatter them over the greens.
- Break up the blue cheese into small pieces and scatter over the yacon and greens.
- Drizzle with some of the dressing and then scatter over the chopped toasted nuts. Add extra S&P to your salad - it will really exentuate the flavour!
- Enjoy with fresh bread!
