Ingredients:
kg butternut pumpkin, seeds removed and cut into large chunks
1 x 400 g can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
8 sprigs sage
420 g (about 3) chorizo sausages, thickly sliced
¼ cup (60 ml) sherry vinegar
5 cups (175 g) firmly packed shredded kale leaves
200 g feta, broken into large chunks
1 cup (24 g) flat-leaf parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, to serve
Marinade:
⅓ cup (120 g) honey
⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Salad:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
Prepare the Marinade:
In a small bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, paprika, sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
Roast Pumpkin and Chickpeas:
Place the pumpkin, chickpeas, and sage onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Drizzle the marinade over the top and toss to coat.
Bake for 30 minutes, then add the chorizo and bake for a further 15 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and caramelized.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a separate bowl, combine the sherry vinegar with the reserved marinade.
Prepare the Kale:
In a large bowl, scrunch the kale and dressing with your hands for 2 minutes.
Assemble the Salad:
Instructions:
Serve the pumpkin and chickpeas with the kale, feta, parsley, and lemon wedges.
Serves: 4
Feel free to substitute seasonal pumpkins or chorizo as per availability!