Mediterranean Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil |
¾ lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin bite sized pieces |
1 med. zucchini, sliced |
1 med. yellow summer squash, sliced |
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing |
4 cups torn romaine lettuce |
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved |
½ sliced halved cucumber |
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese |
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil |
1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano |
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- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium high heat until hot. Add beef strips; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender and beef is of desired doneness. Remove from heat. Stir in salad dressing until well blended.
- Line 4 salad bowls or plates with lettuce. Spoon beef mixture onto lettuce. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, basil and oregano.
4 servings
Ingredient info:
Feta cheese can be purchased already crumbled or in a solid block. Try one of the feta cheeses flavored with herbs and spices in this salad.
Kitchen tip:
Beef steak is most flavorful and tender when it is cooked quickly to seal in its juices. Overcooked beef steak is tough.
Make it special:
Serve with freshly baked crescent dinner rolls. Sprinkle the dough with shredded Parmesan cheese before rolling into crescents for extra flavor.
Serving size: ¼ recipe
Calories: 380
Calories from fat: 270
Dietary exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 5 fat
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