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Bistro Beef Salad

:  November/December 1994, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)

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Shallot vinaigrette unifies a simple salad of leftover beef, potatoes and cherry tomatoes; serve with a loaf of crusty whole-wheat bread and a glass of Cabernet.


Bistro Beef Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 4 red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters (1 pound)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large head red leaf lettuce, torn (8 cups)
  • 2 cups red or yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 12 ounces cooked roast beef, or steak, thinly sliced

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Preparation

  1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with lightly salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk shallots, vinegar, mustard, parsley, tarragon and water in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Divide lettuce among 4 plates; arrange the potatoes, tomatoes and beef on top. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 355 calories; 15 g fat ( 5 g sat , 7 g mono ); 69 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 3 g fiber; 283 mg sodium; 615 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (100% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Zinc (44% dv), Selenium (29% dv), Iron (25% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Main dish, meat
Salad, main dish
Main dish, combination meal
Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low sodium
Healthy weight
High potassium
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Main Ingredient
Beef
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Publication
The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)
November/December 1994
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