Salads with water

8 ounces vermicelli pasta or thin spaghetti 2 each chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless cut into 1/2 x 11/2inch strips 1 x salt and black pepper[...]

2 heads of broccoli (about 700 g, cleaned) 120 g bacon or pancetta , finely sliced 1 tbs olive oil 80-100 g dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into small[...]

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 3[...]