Warm Avocado Salad With Spicy Chorizo

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 loaf ciabatta, torn into small bite-pieces
• 6 ounces chorizo sausage, slices
• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 avocado, halved, stoned and sliced
• 5 ounces salad leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the ciabatta for 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until starting to crisp and brown, then tip into a large salad bowl.

2. 2

   Lay the chorizo in the pan and dry-fry for 2 minutes until it gives out a red oil.

3. 3

   Toss in the tomatoes and cook over a high heat for 1-2 minutes until they start to soften.

4. 4

   Drizzle over the vinegar, add the sugar and season well. Mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Gently toss the avocado, salad and remaining olive oil with the croutons. Spoon over the chorizo and tomatoes and drizzle with any pan juices. Serve immediately.