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Biltong Salad with Charred Beets & Horseradish

Tender sliced biltong meets earthy roasted beets and peppery arugula, finished with a sharp horseradish-cream dressing. A South African twist on beef salad—bold, savory, and restaurant-worthy in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
18g
Biltong Salad with Charred Beets & Horseradish
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz biltong, sliced thin
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 10 oz beets, roasted or canned, cut into wedges
  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh horseradish, grated (or 1 tbsp jarred)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk sour cream, grated horseradish, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    Toss arugula with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Divide arugula among four plates. Top each with beets, sliced biltong, and red onion.

  4. 4

    Drizzle horseradish dressing over each salad. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large salad bowl
  • 4 serving plates

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