Squash, Kale & Chestnut Panzanella With Clementine Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Nothing sings of fall more than the sweet bite of Squash,the kiss of citric Clementine and the earthy verdant chew of Kale. Caressed with earthy Chestnut and Cinnamon there is no better salad for this season.

Serve as it is or bulked with an Ancient Grain, this is one to keep you fuelled through the colder months ahead.

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Author: Suze Morrison

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Squash, Kale & Chestnut Panzanella With Clementine Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Nothing sings of fall more than the sweet bite of Squash,the kiss of citric Clementine and the earthy verdant chew of Kale. Caressed with earthy Chestnut and Cinnamon there is no better salad for this season.

Ingredients

• 2 Slices Sourdough, torn into chunks and lightly toasted
• 6 tbsp Olive Oil, plus 2 tbsp
• 160g Curly Kale
• 1 Small Squash, chopped into sections
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• 4 Clementines, juiced, plus segments to serve
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
• 15g Coriander leaves, torn
• 100g Cooked Chestnuts, peeled
• Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper to season.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 180C. Toss the squash with 2tbsp 1Olive oil, season with salt & pepper and roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender and beginning to char.
2. Meanwhile, add the kale to a non-reactive bowl with 1 tsp Lemon juice and 1 tbsp Olive oil. Massage with your hands until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
3. In a jar, add the remaining lemon juice Clementine juice, maple syrup, garlic and olive oil and shake to emulsify.
4. Once the squash is cooked, rub the insides of a large serving bowl with some dressing. Tumble in the kale, onions, chestnuts,and the squash, along with any roasting juices. Add the coriander and 4 tbsp of dressing, toss until everything is coated then add the torn bread. Toss again and stand for 20 minutes before serving to allow the bread to soften.
5. Serve with extra dressing on the side.

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