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PUMPKIN, FIG & KALE SALAD

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 500 grams pumpkin, cubed
  • 10 figs, quartered lengthwise
  • 200 grams kale
  • 150 grams feta
  • 5 grams butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Candied Walnuts:

  • 10 whole walnuts, halved
  • 1 tablespoon raisins or sultanas
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 10 grams butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C. Add the pumpkin cubes to a baking tray and toss with salt. Roast for 30-45 mins until tender.
  • Add the kale to a bowl and pour over boiling water. Let it sit for 5 mins, then rinse under tap water. Squeeze out any excess water and set aside.
  • Add the figs to a large, wide pan over medium heat. Add a tiny knob of butter. Cook until the figs start to break down but still hold their shape - a few mins should do it. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Add the walnuts and sultanas to the same pan, along with all the ingredients listed above. Cook over a medium heat until the sauce coats the walnuts and becomes a sticky glaze. Set aside.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • To serve, toss a bit of the dressing through the kale. Massage it well into the kale, then spread it out on a large plate.
  • Toss the pumpkin, figs, and candied walnuts together with the remaining dressing. Layer over the kale. Crumble over the feta and serve.

Notes

Serves 4 as a side salad.