Take FIVE
Woman's Weekly|April 02, 2024
Simple dinners, flavour-packed and filling too, using just five main ingredients
Take FIVE

Steak and tomato salad with basil oil dressing

This spin on the classic Italian tagliata proves that you can't beat juicy steak for an easy and satisfying dinner.

SERVES 2-3 PREP 5 mins COOK 6 mins

*1 garlic bread baguette
*300g pack bavette steak or rump steak
* 50g pack fresh basil
*350g mixed heritage variety tomatoes
*30g Parmesan, shaved

PLUS

* 4tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
*1/2tsp red wine vinegar

1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6 and cook the baguette according to the pack instructions. Cut it into chunks, then put back in the oven to crisp up for 1 min.

2 Meanwhile, heat a griddle or a 2M Meavy-based frying pan, ser heavy-based frying pan, season the steaks with oil, salt and pepper, then fry on a high heat for 3-4 mins on each side, or until they are cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest.

3 Whizz half the basil with salt and pepper, the red wine vinegar and the olive oil to make a basil dressing.

4 Slice or chop the tomatoes and arrange them on a platter or divide between the plates. Slice the steak, then place on top of the tomatoes with the baguette chunks, basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with the basil dressing to serve.

Harissa chicken nourish bowl

This protein-rich lunch will offer a boost of energy to get you through the afternoon.

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 10 mins

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