Spring Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Top and tail beans.
2. 2
   Cook in lightly salted boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender crisp.
3. 3
   Drain and refresh under cold running water.
4. 4
   Add potatoes to boiling salted water, Cook gently for 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
5. 5
   Place peeled carrots in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover.
6. 6
   Salt lightly, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender; drain.
7. 7
   Add corn and peas to small amounts of lightly salted boiling water cook for 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
8. 8
   Place beans, corn and peas on tea towel to drain while preparing dressing.
9. 9
   Peel and seed tomatoes and cut into small dice.
10. 10
    DRESSING: Whisk together egg yolks, Dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground pepper.
11. 11
    When mixture begins to thicken, add 2 tablespoons of oil drop by drop, beating well.
12. 12
    Thin with a 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
13. 13
    Add remaining oil in a slow, steady stream.
14. 14
    As mayonnaise thickens, thin by adding up to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
15. 15
    Stop adding oil when mayonnaise is desired thickness) Stir in shallots, honey, mint add parsley.
16. 16
    Adjust seasoning.
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    Arrange vegetables on one large plater or individual plates, and garnish with egg wedges.
18. 18
    Thin mayonnaise with boiling water and lightly coat salad.
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    (Any leftover mayonnaise can be refrigerated for up to 1 week).