Salad with beef and vegetables
6 servings
45 minutes
Beef and vegetable salad is a harmonious combination of tender meat and fresh, crunchy vegetables that captivates with its texture and rich flavor. This dish recalls exquisite European traditions where the balance of ingredients and the subtlety of flavor combinations are valued. Juicy, slightly pickled onions add a light spiciness, while sweet peppers and fresh cucumbers provide a refreshing contrast. The dressing made of mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard gives the salad softness and depth. Such a salad is perfect as a standalone dish or an accompaniment to the main meal; it can be served at festive tables or for everyday dinners. It is easy to prepare but impresses with its taste and elegant presentation, making every meal special.
1
Pre-clean and cut the onion in half. Mix vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio. Marinate the onion.
- Sweet red onion: 1 piece
- Vinegar: 75 ml
- Water: 75 ml
2
Cut the beef into slices 1–1.5 cm thick, season with salt and pepper. Sear the meat in olive oil over medium heat for 2–2.5 minutes on each side. (If you want to add more flavor to the meat, you can marinate it beforehand. Use a marinade of your choice. As an option, you can use this one: http://eda.ru/sauce/recipe23255/chesnochno-vinnij-marinad-dlja-govjadini-kurici). Let the meat cool.
- Beef: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 50 ml
3
While the meat cools, wash the pepper and cucumber. Cut the vegetables into strips.
- Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
- Cucumbers: 5 piece
4
When the beef cools down, cut it into strips.
- Beef: 500 g
5
Slice the onion into half rings.
- Sweet red onion: 1 piece
6
For the dressing, use mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey. Combine all ingredients to your taste (e.g., 200 g mayonnaise, 50 g mustard, 20 g honey), mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
- Honey: 20 g
- Dijon mustard: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Serve the salad in portions. Tear lettuce leaves into each plate, then layer cucumbers, peppers, onions, meat, and pour dressing over it all.
- Iceberg lettuce: 1 bunch
- Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
- Cucumbers: 5 piece
- Sweet red onion: 1 piece
- Beef: 500 g
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
- Honey: 20 g
- Dijon mustard: 50 g