Caramelised Pumpkin Salad With Chilli Jam Juice Dressing Food

PUMPKIN SALAD

Steps:

• Place pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine the sunflower kernels, pecans, cilantro, onion and pumpkin. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cumin and ginger. Pour over pumpkin mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

CARAMELISED PUMPKIN SALAD WITH CHILLI JAM JUICE DRESSING

Steps:

• To make dressing bring chili jam, lime juice, soy, sugar and stock to boil.
• Set aside.
• Toss cubed pumpkin in oil and and roast till golden 200c about 45minutes.
• Mix all salad ingredients together add pumpkin and drizzle over dressing!
• Can add 1-2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, and fresh sliced chili.

ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Peel and cut pumpkin into 1-in. cubes, reserving the seeds. Place pumpkin cubes in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place pumpkin in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 30-35 minutes., Place seeds on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes., Place orange juice, vinegar, shallot, garlic, orange zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine arugula, apricots, cranberries and roasted pumpkin. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

CARAMELIZED ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Saute onions and garlic in 1 T of the olive oil until well browned.
• 2. Add brown sugar and stir.
• 3. Add vinegar to deglaze.
• 4. Add rest of the oil and the salt and pepper. Check for balance adding more oil if needed.
• 5. Pour over mixed greens or spinach salad while warm. Bacon is a great addition. Makes about 2 cups.