Seared Beef & Potato Salad with Basil Mint Dressing

A simple one plate dinner salad drizzled with a tangy, herby dressing. It's low in calories and a good source of iron and fibre. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 minsĀ  Serves: 4

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Ingredients
  • 4 Pure South Beef Porterhouse steaks 200g-250g each
  • 2 tbsp Olivado Avocado Oil with Basil
  • 300 g Wilcox Perlas new potatoes thickly sliced
  • 250 g Green beans trimmed
  • 200 g Frozen peas or fresh peas
  • 2 cups Baby cos lettuce shredded
For the dressing
  • 2 tbsp Olivado Avocado Oil with Basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp DYC Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • A handful Superb Herb Mint chopped
  • A handful Superb Herb Basil chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • Salt & Pepper
To Serve
  • 1/4 cup FreshLife Sunflower Seeds lightly toasted
  1. 1
    Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, then pour in enough water to cover them. Bring to boil over medium high heat. Let it simmer for 6 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp salt to the pan. Add the beans and cook for a further 3 minutes. Then tip in the peas and cook for 2 minutes more until all the vegetables are just tender. Drain.
  2. 2
    Mix all the dressing ingredients in a large bowl and season with black pepper.
  3. 3
    Brush oil over the steak and season well with salt and black pepper. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat and cook the steak for 4 minutes on one side and 2-4 minutes on the other to your liking. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  4. 4
    Mix the warm vegetables into the dressing until well coated, then add the lettuce and toss again. Arrange the vegetables on a serving platter. Slice the steak, pour any dressing left in the bowl over the meat and add to the salad. Sprinkle sunflower seeds. Serve while still warm.

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