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Beef and Vegetable Salad

A fresh and hearty salad with seared beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a crunchy peanut finish.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Beef and Vegetable Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef sirloin steak
  • 4 cups lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the beef dry and season both sides with salt.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Sear the beef until browned and cooked to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

  4. 4

    Let the beef rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine lettuce, halved tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

  6. 6

    Whisk remaining olive oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt for the dressing.

  7. 7

    Toss the salad with the dressing, top with beef slices and peanuts.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk

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