PUMPKIN AND BACON SALAD

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This recipe comes from Rachael Ward (wife of Aussie actor Bryan Browne) She uses butternut pumpkin (or maybe you call it a squash) I prefer to use Kent with its denser texture and more intense flavour. Save time and cook the pumpkin and bacon at the same time!

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 kg pumpkin, cut into 1 . 5 cm cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
12 slices bacon or 12 slices pancetta, cut thin
2 (400 g) chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 cup coriander leaves, loosely packed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to moderate (180c).
  • Combine pumpkin, oil and garlic in a bowl; toss gently. Transfer to a shallow baking dish; roast uncovered for about 45 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool a bit.
  • Place the bacon on a tray in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes (in the oven), or until crispy.
  • Drain bacon, cool slightly then break into pieces.
  • Dressing:.
  • Combine the ingredients, whisk together well.
  • Combine all ingredients with the dressing, season to taste with salt and plenty of pepper and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 468.9, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.2

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