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Salad with Spicy Beef

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Salad with Spicy Beef

Salad with Spicy Beef - Beef fillet with pepper and coriander crust spices up a crunchy salad

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Health Score:
94 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
481
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The beef in this dish provides valuable protein while the avocado contains heart-healthy fatty acids.

If you want to save some fat calories, leave out the macadamia nuts and garnish the salad with chopped parsley instead.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie481 cal.(23 %)
Protein48 g(49 %)
Fat27 g(23 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.5 g(18 %)
Vitamin A0.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.7 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin15.4 mg(128 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate169 μg(56 %)
Pantothenic acid2.5 mg(42 %)
Biotin17.8 μg(40 %)
Vitamin B₁₂3.1 μg(103 %)
Vitamin C44 mg(46 %)
Potassium1,172 mg(29 %)
Calcium206 mg(21 %)
Magnesium86 mg(29 %)
Iron6.3 mg(42 %)
Iodine11 μg(6 %)
Zinc8.2 mg(103 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.2 g
Uric acid260 mg
Cholesterol105 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
1 tsp white peppercorns
1 tsp Coriander
10 ozs Beef fillet
salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 Romaine lettuce
2 Tomatoes
2 ozs mixed Cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
1 stalk Celery
1 oz Macadamia Nuts
½ Avocado
1 Lime
7 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
peppers
Tabasco sauce
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Macadamia Nutsolive oilsaltTomatoCeleryAvocado
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Skillet, 1 Bowl, 1 Plate, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Mortar, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Immersion blender, 1 deep bowl, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Aluminum foil, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 1

Crush peppercorns and coriander in a mortar.

2.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 2

Pat the beef dry, then season with salt and sprinkle with crushed spices, patting to adhere.

3.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 3

Heat oil in a pan and sear the fillet on all sides over high heat. Reduce temperature and cook until beef is cooked to desired doneness, 7-8 minutes for medium, turning frequently.

4.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 4

Remove beef from pan, loosely wrap in aluminum foil and let rest.

5.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 5

Rinse lettuce and spin dry, then cut or tear into bite-sized pieces.

6.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 6

Rinse regular tomatoes, wipe dry and cut out stems. Depending on size, cut tomatoes into halves or quarters. Rinse cherry tomatoes, drain and cut into halves.

7.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 7

Rinse celery, pat dry, remove any strings and cut celery into thin slices. Toast macadamia nuts in a small dry pan until golden brown. Place on a plate to cool slightly, then coarsely chop.

8.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 8

Halve avocado lengthwise, remove pit and scoop out the flesh into a tall vessel. Squeeze juice from lime. Add yogurt and 2 tablespoons lime juice to vessel, season with salt, pepper and Tabasco and puree until smooth.

9.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 9

Cut beef into slices. 

10.
Salad with Spicy Beef preparation step 10

Toss lettuce with half of the avocado dressing and place in a large bowl. Top with beef, tomatoes, celery and nuts. Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.