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SEARED BEEF SALAD

SERVES 4

250g/9oz beef sirloin

olive oil, for brushing

320g/11oz mangetouts

2 large handfuls of mixed salad leaves

320g/11oz pitted mango, diced

320g/11oz cucumber, thinly sliced

2 yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced

FOR THE DRESSING

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

1 tsp wasabi paste

2½ tbsp sunflower oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Brush the beef with oil. Heat a griddle pan until very hot, then sear the meat for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking. Remove from the heat and leave to rest for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the mangetouts in a pan of boiling water for about 3 minutes until just tender, then refresh under cold water and drain well. Divide the salad leaves among 4 plates, then scatter the mango, cucumber, peppers and mangetouts over the top. To make the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, wasabi and oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the beef thinly, pile it on top of the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

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