450 g (1 lb) mussels, rinsed and scrubbed
225 g (8 oz) potatoes, cooked and diced
175 g (6 oz) carrots, cooked and diced
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly-ground black pepper
Place the mussels in a large pot or steamer with about 1–2 inches of boiling liquid (e.g. water, wine, or seasoned broth)
Cover and steam over high heat for approximately 5 minutes or until the shells open
5 minutes
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Remove mussel meal from the shells
Mix together the mussels, potatoes, and carrots and arrange on a suitable serving dish.
Thoroughly blend the oil, vinegar, and seasoning and pour over the salad.
Chill well before serving.