Avocado and Potato Salad

Serves 6

150g small green beans, trimmed
150g small butter beans, trimmed
800g kipfler potatoes, scrubbed
100g sliced pancetta
2 avocados, halved, stones removed, peeled, sliced
1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
1 large lime, rind finely grated, juiced
1/3 cup dill sprigs

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add green beans and butter beans. Cook for 3 minutes or until bright green and tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and refresh under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel. Return water to the boil.
Add potatoes to saucepan and cook for 12 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. Cut in half lengthways.

2. Preheat grill on high heat. Place pancetta on a baking tray and grill for 5 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Tear into small pieces.

3. Arrange beans, potatoes, pancetta and avocado on a platter. Combine mayonnaise, lime rind and 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over dill. Serve with pan-fried, grilled or barbecued fish.

(Recipe courtesy of Super Food Ideas - September 2006)

Rocket, Tomato and Haloumi Salad

Serves 4 as a light meal or side dish
Preparation: 15 mins
Cooking: 1 min

1tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
ground black pepper
250g haloumi cheese, drained and cut into 8 slices
olive oil cooking spray
1 large bunch rocket
500g cherry tomatoes, halved
lemon wedges, to serve

1. To make balsamic dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, oil and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk 1 min until combined. Set aside.

2. Heat a char-grill or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray haloumi cheese on both sides with oil. Cook haloumi for 30 seconds each side or until golden and hot. Transfer to a plate.

3. Arrange rocket, olives, tomatoes and warm haloumi on a serving platter or serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic dressing, season with pepper to taste and serve with lemon wedges.

(Recipe courtesy of Sydney Markets)