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Arugula and Sunchoke Salad

Arugula and Sunchoke Salad with Prosciutto and an Orange Vinaigrette

Serves 4-6
This salad is easy to make and is great served as a side dish with meat or on its own for a light lunch. In the winter, I like to make the vinaigrette with Cara Cara oranges, which I think enhance the nutty taste of the sunchokes.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sunchokes
  • 6 cups arugula
  • 4 slices prosciutto , cut into thin strips
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (I used Cara Cara oranges)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add salted water to a medium pot and add the sunchokes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Set aside until they are cool enough to handle.
  • In a small bowl, add the orange juice, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar, and whisk. Slowly add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. On a cutting board, and when cool enough to handle, smash the sunchokes with the palm of your hand.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sunchokes to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook, cutting them into large chunks with a wooden spoon, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a large baking sheet and sprinkle the prosciutto over the top. Place in the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Place the arugula in a large bowl. Add the sunchokes and prosciutto to the bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette until combined.
  • Transfer the salad to a large serving platter and serve immediately.