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| Seafood | Mussel

Ingredients

• 450 g (1 lb) mussels, rinsed and scrubbed
• 225 g (8 oz) potatoes, cooked and diced
• 175 g (6 oz) carrots, cooked and diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season

Procedure

1. Place the mussels in a large pot or steamer with about 1" to 2" of boiling liquid (water, wine, or seasoned broth)
2. Cover and steam over high heat approximately 5 minutes or until the shells open
3. Discard any shells that do not open.
4. Remove mussels from the shells
5. Mix together the mussels, potatoes and carrots and arrange on a suitable serving dish.
6. Thoroughly blend the oil, vinegar and seasoning and pour over the salad.
7. Chill well before serving. Serves four.