Spring Salad With Chorizo Dressing Food

TOMATO SALAD WITH SIZZLED CHORIZO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a small pan, add the onion and chorizo, and cook over a low heat until the oil starts to be released from the sausage.
• Meanwhile, tip the tomatoes, beans, avocado and spinach into a salad bowl - but keep an eye on the chorizo to ensure that it doesn't burn.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan with the vinegar, garlic and oregano, then stand back as it will sizzle quite violently. Remove from the heat, pour on top of the salad and toss well. Serve with crusty bread.

SPRING SALAD WITH CHORIZO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients; set aside. Cook onions in small skillet sprayed with cooking spray 5 min., stirring frequently. Cool.
• Meanwhile, warm 1 tortilla in large skillet. Top with 1/4 cup cheese; cook 3 min. or until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp. Remove from skillet; repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese. Cool slightly.
• Combine salad greens, tomatoes, jicama, cucumbers and onions in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; toss to coat.
• Cut each tortilla into 5 wedges; arrange around salad.

WARM AVOCADO SALAD WITH SPICY CHORIZO

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the ciabatta for 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until starting to crisp and brown, then tip into a large salad bowl.
• Lay the chorizo in the pan and dry-fry for 2 minutes until it gives out a red oil. Toss in the tomatoes and cook over a high heat for 1-2 minutes until they start to soften. Drizzle over the vinegar, add the sugar and season well.
• MIX TOGETHER Gently toss the avocado, salad and remaining olive oil with the croutons. Spoon over the chorizo and tomatoes and drizzle with any pan juices. Serve immediately.

AUBERGINE, PRAWN & CHORIZO SALAD WITH PRESERVED LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan to medium. Brush the aubergine slices with oil, season and griddle on both sides until soft and lightly charred - you'll need to do this in batches. Set aside and keep warm. (See below left for griddling tips.)
• While the aubergines are cooking, make the dressing. Mix the garlic with a good pinch of salt to form a paste. Gradually stir in the olive oil and lemon juice, followed by the zest, cumin, honey, preserved lemons and seasoning.
• Wipe out the griddle pan and toss the prawns with a little oil and seasoning. Griddle for 1-2 mins each side until cooked through, then transfer to a plate. Add the chorizo slices to the pan and cook for 3-4 mins each side, or until they start to release their oil and become crispy.
• In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, onion, spinach and most of the parsley. Add the aubergines, prawns and chorizo, pour over the dressing and gently toss everything together. Pile onto a serving platter and scatter over the remaining parsley. Serve straight away.