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betty's chargrilled pumpkin and halumi salad

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Recipe by
Betty Bramanis
@RecipesandSmallTalk
Sydney

In Australia pumpkin is a savoury vegetable and this salad is a perfect example. This is a copy of a salad I have had a few times at a lovely cafe. The addition of orange slices, chick peas (garbanzo beans), walnuts (or pecans) and salad greens gently tossed in a zesty dressing complete the salad. Serve with slices of crusty bread to sop up the dressing.

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yield 4 adults as a light meal
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For betty's chargrilled pumpkin and halumi salad

  • 1 1/2 pounds (700g) jap/kent pumpkin, peeled
  • 7 ounces (200 g) halloumi cheese, sliced
  • oil spray
  • 1 tin garbanzo beans (chick peas) drained and well rinsed
  • 2 oranges, peel and pith removed. cut into segments following the membranes
  • 1/2 cup young walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 2 cups baby rocket (arugula)
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cummin
  • DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon seeded mustard

How To Make betty's chargrilled pumpkin and halumi salad

  • 1
    Slice the peeled pumpkin into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices. They need to be thin or they won't cook properly. Slice the halloumi into 1/2 inch (1 cm) slices.
  • 2
    Spray the pumpkin and halloumi slices with oil spray and sprinkle gently with ground cumin.
  • 3
    Heat a char grill pan or BBQ hot plate over a high heat. Carefully cook the pumpkin first, cooking each side for 6-8 minutes (or until tender). Put on a plate to cool down.
  • 4
    Cook the halloumi on the same grill pan/BBQ hot plate for just 90 seconds each side. Place on the same plate as the pumpkin to cool.
  • 5
    Place the salad greens, orange segments, chick peas (garbanzo beans) and walnuts/pecans on a platter. Top with the cooled pumpkin and warm halloumi. Pour over the dressing and use your salad tongs to quickly mix and look presentable. Serve.
  • 6
    DRESSING:: Mix the dressing ingredients all together using a fork in a small/medium bowl.
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