If you’re like me and you love your salads, I would highly recommend this one and be as bold as to say “be sure to try this one”. It’s the Autumnal Spicy Beef Caesar Salad. Although this recipe was created with Autumn barbecuing in mind, it really is delicious all year round. And with its clever layers of salad, it is sure to impress any lunch time guest.
Autumnal Spicy Beef Caesar Salad
Servings 4 -6
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 250 g mayonnaise
- 30 g Dijon mustard
- 30 ml white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 100 g grated parmesan
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salad:
- 8 baby gem leaves
- 1 finely sliced red onion
- Parmesan shavings
- Croutons to serve
- Beef:
- 3 x 175g aged rump steaks
- Oil for cooking
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Blend the mayonnaise, parmesan and vinegar until very smooth, either in a blender or in a bowl.
- Add the rest of the dressing ingredients, including a splash of water.
- Rub the paprika and dried thyme onto the steak, season well, then rub with oil and barbecue for about 3 minutes on each side. Once cooked, slice up the meat.
- Toss the baby gem leaves and red onion in the dressing, and then layer up the leaves, onion, croutons, and sliced meat onto a plate and scatter with parmesan shavings.
Notes
Best served immediately. If preparing to eat out of home, make sure all parts totally cool. For best results, keep all in separate pots and assemble together just before eating.
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