Steak & aubergine salad

• aubergine↗1

  halved lengthways, cut into thin slices

• flour↗2 tbsp tbsp
• olive oil↗3 ½ tbsp tbsp
• sirloin steak↗1
• lamb’s lettuce↗100g g
• feta↗50g g

  cut into cubes

• green chilli↗1

  halved and chopped

• lemon↗½

  juiced

• coriander½small pack

  plus extra leaves to serve

• mint↗½small pack

  plus extra leaves to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dust the aubergine slices in the flour, mixed with some seasoning. Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large frying pan until shimmering. Add the aubergine to the pan and fry for a few mins on each side until collapsing and soft, then set aside. Turn up the heat, season the steak, then add to the pan and fry for 2 mins on each side for rare (longer if you want it medium). Set aside to rest for 5 mins, then slice.

2. 2

   Blitz the remaining olive oil in a blender or small food processor with the rest of the dressing ingredients and a splash of water. When ready to serve, mix half the dressing with the lamb’s lettuce, then tip onto a plate. Top with the crispy aubergine and steak, crumble over the feta, then drizzle over the remaining dressing. Scatter over the remaining herbs and serve.