Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Salt and pepper
4 C. romaine, torn
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 C. halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 C. cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 C. crumbled feta cheese (2 oz.)
1 recipe lemon vinaigrette
Cook beef sirloin however you prefer. Thinly slice meat. Divide torn romaine among four dinner plates. Top with sliced meat, cucumber slices, red onion, tomatoes, cannellini beans, and feta cheese. Drizzle with Lemon Vinaigrette. If desired, garnish with parsley.
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing: (makes about 1/2 C.)
1/4 C. EVOO
1/2 tsp. shredded lemon peel
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp minced garlic)
Combine all ingredients in a screw top jar & shake. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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