Beef and Cucumber Salad is a perfect option for those seeking a light, healthy, and flavorful meal. This unique combination of ingredients creates a balanced mix of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds. Moreover, it is a highly versatile recipe that can be customized to your preferences and dietary needs. Join us to discover this simple and nutritious salad recipe, perfect as a main course for the summer.
And it’s no wonder that salads are the best option when the heat arrives. It’s what our bodies crave the most. Light, healthy, and easy-to-make dishes. Moreover, if we add meat or fish to our salad, we can create a super complete meal that is perfect for both lunch and dinner, without the need for any additional side dishes. Similar salads, which make a fantastic and complete meal, include the Caesar salad, which includes chicken.
Beef and Cucumber Salad Recipe
To make this salad, the first step is to cook the beef. We’re going to grill it with just a little bit of oil, cut into bite-sized pieces. Cook it according to your preference for the level of doneness. If you prefer it rare, cook it over slightly higher heat for less time. If you like it well-done, cook it over lower heat for a longer time to ensure it’s cooked through. Once it’s ready, let it cool slightly before adding it to the salad.
The rest of the preparation is also very simple. We’re going to prepare a salad with mixed lettuce leaves (or your preferred type of lettuce), tomato, cucumber, a handful of walnuts, and the dressing, made with oil, lemon juice, and salt. Cut the ingredients to your liking, mix them with the beef, and you’re done.
Let’s see how to make this beef and cucumber salad step by step.
Beef and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g beef
- 1 cucumber
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tomato
- Mixed lettuce leaves
- 1 handful walnuts
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- We'll start by cooking the beef. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a pan with a drizzle of oil until it reaches your desired doneness. Set aside.
- Thoroughly wash the lettuce leaves. Cut them and place them in a bowl. Also, add the diced cucumber, spring onion, and tomato to your liking.
- Let the beef cool down a bit before adding it to the salad bowl. Add the lightly crushed walnuts with a mortar.
- Finish by dressing the salad with a drizzle of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and you have a delicious and healthy beef and cucumber salad ready to enjoy.
Some ideas and alternatives to your recipe:
Like any other salad, beef salad is also a very versatile option. You can add many different ingredients and create completely different recipes. Here are some options if you want to try new flavors with this beef and cucumber salad:
- Asian version: You can prepare a salad with an Asian twist by simply adding cooked noodles, a touch of cilantro, and, of course, soy sauce.
- Add black olives, feta cheese, and a vinaigrette with herbs de Provence for a Mediterranean touch.
- Caesar-style: Make a dressing with Greek yogurt, garlic powder, a few mint leaves, and grated cucumber to dress your salad with a creamy and refreshing twist instead of the proposed dressing.
What do you think of this beef and cucumber salad? We encourage you to try it at home, as it will surprise you. Besides being a complete and healthy dish, it is very easy to make and won’t take much of your time.
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