Pumpkin salad?

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245sam, Nov 26, 8:57pm
joker13, is this the Julie Le Clerc pumpkin salad that you enjoy!

ROAST PUMPKIN and CHICKPEA SALAD with SUNDRIED TOMATO DRESSING
½ medium crown pumpkin, peeled and cut into large cubes
olive oil for roasting
1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight in water
2 tbsp finely shredded fresh corianderormint

Dressing:
½ cup sundried tomatoes
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sugar
saltandpepper

Preheat oven to 190°C.
Toss pumpkin cubes lightly in a little oil and place into a roasting pan.
Roast for 40 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelised.Allow to cool.
Drain chickpeas from soaking water and rinse.Place into a large saucepan and cover with fresh water.Boil for 40-50 minutes or until tender.Drain and allow to cool.

To make dressing:
Heat vinegar and sundried tomatoes together; allow tomatoes to soak in hot vinegar to soften.
Place all dressing ingredients into the bowl of a food processor process to combine.Do not over-whiz - the texture should remain a little chunky.Check and adjust seasoning to taste.

Toss pumpkin and chickpeas in dressing, place on serving platter and sprinkle with shredded coriander or mint.
Serves 6.:-))