Jerusalem artichoke salad

This is a simple salad suitable for accompanying cold meats and, in particularly, poultry and game.  It can also be served as an hors d’œuvre.

Preparation Time: 20 Mins

Cooking Time: 15 Mins

Total Time: 45 Mins

Ingredients

For 4 servings…

340 gms          Jerusalem artichokes  - peeled  

                     Salt          

                     Pepper      

2 tbs               Olive oil    

1 tsp               Vinegar  - white wine 

1 stick             Celery  - sliced        

1 tbs               Parsley  - chopped    

1 clove            Garlic  - crushed      

1 tbs               Ham  - chopped       

Method

Put the artichokes in cold salted water and simmer them gently until just soft.

While still warm, slice them, put them in a suitable bowl and season them with salt, pepper, the olive oil and vinegar.  Mix in the celery, parsley and garlic.  Sprinkle a layer of chopped ham on top and serve immediately.

Variations

The white wine vinegar can be replaced with Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.