Sloppy Joes and garden salad

Tamara West

Sloppy Joes are toasted buns filled with a bolognese-type of mince sauce — definitely a dish for kids of all ages. Those aged 20 and over might even like to throw a little salad into their bun.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp	Red wine vinegar
1 ½ cups	Bolognaise sauce, pre-made (Main)
2 Tbsp	Parsley, finely chopped
8 small	Burger buns, split but not separated completely (Main)

Garden salad

2 cups	Mixed salad leaves, including butterhead lettuce leaves and shredded iceburg lettuce
2	Tomatoes, ripe, in thin wedges
1	Red onion, sliced ultra thin
2 Tbsp	Vinaigrette
1 pinch	Flaky sea salt

Directions

1. Mix bolognese sauce and vinegar together over a medium heat until steaming hot. Add a good grind of pepper as well as the parsley. Spoon into a warmed serving bowl.
2. Toast the cut surface of the buns on (or under) a grill. Butter lightly while still hot.
3. Toss all salad ingredients together.
4. Place sauce, hot buttered buns and salad on table (I recommend an outdoor table!) and allow people to help themselves.