Pumpkin and chickpea salad

Serves:

Ingredients

• 1.5kg pumpkin, peeled, cut into large cubes
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 8 dried figs, diced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 cup roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1 large lemon, rind grated, juiced
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper and set aside.

In a bowl, toss the pumpkin with cumin, coriander and vegetable oil until completely coated. Spread pumpkin in a single layer on the baking trays and cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove from trays and cool.

Place pumpkin, chickpeas, figs, onion, coriander leaves, lemon rind, lemon juice and olive oil into a bowl and toss gently to coat. Serve.

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Serving Suggestions

Note

• I used soft and juicy semi-dried figs for this recipe.
• You can use the pumpkin while it's still warm if you are in a hurry.
• If you're preparing this salad in advance, it is best to add the coriander just before serving so it keep its fresh taste and crisp texture.
• This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot, New Zealand's best recipe finder.