Sunbeam EC1300 manual Tuna Nicoise Salad, Scatter salad leaves over a large serving platter

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Tuna Nicoise Salad

100g baby salad leaves

200g baby green beans, blanched

2 ripe medium tomatoes cut into wedges

3 medium Desiree potatoes, boiled & cut into thick chunks

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 x 185g can Tuna Slices in Olive Oil

4 hardboiled eggs, quartered ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives

4 anchovies split lengthwise (optional) Salt and pepper

1.Scatter salad leaves over a large serving platter.

2.Combine beans, tomatoes and potatoes in a mixing bowl. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice and pour half the dressing over vegetables; toss until evenly coated.

3.Spoon onto serving platter and top with tuna slices, eggs, olives and anchovies.

4.Drizzle over remaining dressing and season with salt & pepper.

Caesar Salad

4 rashers bacon, chopped (optional)

2 eggs

1 small onion, chopped

¼cup chopped fresh herbs, (parsley, basil, chives)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 anchovies chopped (optional) 100mls olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt & pepper

1 large Cos lettuce, roughly chopped

75g croutons

50g shaved parmesan

1.Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add bacon and cook 2-3 minutes or until bacon is golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.

2.Cook eggs according to directions to a soft boiled stage; remove and plunge into chilled water to arrest cooking.

3.Combine runny eggs, onion, herbs, mustard and anchovies in a food processor and process until mixed. With motor still running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Mixture will thicken.

4.Stir in lemon juice and season to taste.

5.Mix together lettuce and half the croutons, parmesan and dressing. Place onto a serving platter.

6.Top with remaining croutons and parmesan and drizzle over remaining dressing.

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