Giant Mussels With Herb Dressing

Ingredients

1-2 giant mussels per person
2 dl (3/4 cup) olive oil
1 dl (1/3 cup) 7% vinegar
2 1/2 Tbs. minced onion
2 1/2 Tbs. minced green and/or red pepper
2 1/2 Tbs. minced cucumber
1 1/2 Tbs. minced leek
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper

Instructions

1) Scrub the mussels & remove the beards.

2) Steam until open, 5-8 minutes.

3) Remove foot & gills. Chill the mussels before replacing in the shells.

4) Combine all ingredients for the dressing.

5) Drizzle a little dressing over the mussels.

6) Garnish w/blanched seaweed & lemon. Serve w/ melba toast. Enjoy!