Winter Warmer Root Veg Side Salad
with Tarragon Dressing and Roasted Walnuts | Perfect for sharing
- Mustard
- Nuts
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sulphites
- Peanut
- Sesame
- Nuts
Get cosy with this winter warmer salad, filled with delicious tarragon root veg and finished with a scattering of walnuts.
Ingredients
3 unit(s)
Carrot
2 unit(s)
Parsnip
1 bunch(es)
Tarragon
30 grams
French Dressing
(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Sulphites, Mustard)
40 grams
Wild Rocket
40 grams
Walnuts
(Contains: Peanut, Nuts, May contain traces of allergens, Sesame, Nuts)
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar
2 tbsp
Honey
1 tbsp
Olive Oil
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Trim the carrots and parsnips, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Chop into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons.
c) Pick the tarragon leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).
d) Pop the carrots, parsnips and half the tarragon onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper and the sugar (see pantry for amount). Toss to coat, then spread out in a single layer.
a) When the oven is hot, roast your root veg on the top shelf until tender, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.
b) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the French dressing and the reaming tarragon with the honey and olive oil (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.
c) When the veg has 5 mins left, remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle over the walnuts. Return to the oven for the remaining 5 mins.
a) When you're ready to serve, add the rocket and the the roasted carrots and parsnips to the bowl of dressing.
b) Toss to coat the veg in the dressing, then pop into your serving bowl to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: The walnuts added a delightful crunch, though some found the dish overly sweet. Consider balancing with balsamic vinegar instead of glaze.
- Ease of prep: This salad was straightforward to prepare and cook, making it a convenient way to incorporate more vegetables into meals.
- Suggestions: Try swapping honey for maple syrup to add depth and make it vegan-friendly. Consider using less tarragon if unsure about its flavour.
- Next-day meals: This versatile side pairs well with other dishes; some enjoyed it alongside salmon for a complete meal.
