The unique taste and texture of walnuts makes them a supremely versatile ingredient and means they can do so much when it comes to Christmas cooking. Incorporating them into seasonal starters, sharers, mains and desserts will add crunch, sweetness, colour, texture and more.
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves 2
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ ciabatta loaf, torn into bite-sized pieces (70g)
50g Walnut Halves
150g kale
200g cooked roast turkey, torn into pieces
50g pomegranate seeds
3-4 tbsp Caesar dressing
Try using leftover roast parsnips instead of sweet potato, great for using up leftovers from the Christmas dinner.
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How To Make Superfood Christmas Salad:
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 30 minutes
Serves 2
You Will Need:
450g sweet potato, diced2 tbsp olive oil
¼ ciabatta loaf, torn into bite-sized pieces (70g)
50g Walnut Halves
150g kale
200g cooked roast turkey, torn into pieces
50g pomegranate seeds
3-4 tbsp Caesar dressing
How To Make:
- Preheat the oven to 200oC, gas mark 6.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and toss in 1 tbsp oil then roast for 20 minutes or until tender. Remove to a bowl to cool. Add the ciabatta to the same tray and toss in the remaining oil, cook for 5 minutes then scatter the walnuts to one side of the tray and roast for a further 5-8 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the kale in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, drain and run under cold water, squeeze out excess liquid.
- Toss kale with the sweet potato, turkey and pomegranate seeds and place on a serving platter. Top with the ciabatta croutons and walnuts, drizzle over the dressing and serve.
Try using leftover roast parsnips instead of sweet potato, great for using up leftovers from the Christmas dinner.
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that looks so good - full of crunch and texture and fab flavours too!
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