Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Salads and sides

Pumpkin and asparagus with buttermilk dressing

SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES

1.2kg pumpkin
¼ cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
340g asparagus, halved
1 medium lemon (140g)
50g cream cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
¼ cup (40g) pecans, roasted, chopped coarsely
coriander or micro herbs, optional, to serve

BUTTERMILK DRESSING

1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, chopped finely, optional
⅓ cup (80ml) buttermilk
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1 Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Line three large oven trays with baking paper.

Leaving skin intact, cut pumpkin

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