Description
Brussels Sprout and Beef Salad is a hearty and protein-rich American-style salad featuring tender sliced cooked beef, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, shredded carrots, and red onion, all tossed in a savory and tangy dressing made with olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and black pepper. This quick and easy salad serves as a satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Protein
- 1 cup cooked beef, sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, red onion, and shredded carrots, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Add the beef: Incorporate the cooked, sliced beef into the vegetable mixture, distributing it evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure every component is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for fresh flavors or chill it briefly if you prefer a cooler salad before serving.
Notes
- Grilled steak leftovers or any cooked beef work very well for this recipe.
- Adjust the honey and soy sauce quantities to taste for balance between sweet and savory.
- This salad can be served as a light main dish or a hearty side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
