This spicy salad combines iron-rich beef and a mixture of vegetables packed with vitamins. It makes a sustaining main meal.
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| Premiuim mexican beef salad |
Ingredients used
500 g ( 1 lib) cooked lean beef
2 long red chilies
1\2 cup of finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1\4 teaspoon sweet ground paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red and 1 orange capsicum
8 drained and rinsed canned baby corn
2 large tomatoes
2 spring onions thinly chopped
50 g ( 2 oz) corn chips
serves 4
preparation 35 min
marinating 1 hour
Making recipe
1 cut beef into narrow strips; place in a bowl. chop chilies finely; discard seeds. Add to bowl. Add coriander, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
2 To make vinaigrette, whisk oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, lime juice and paprika in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir into beef mixture. Chill, covered, 1 hour.
3 Dice capsicums. cut baby corn spears in half. Halve tomatoes, remove core and seeds; dice. Add to beef mixtures with spring onions and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar.
4 Just before serving, add salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad among serving bowls. Add corn chips and sprinkle with reserved coriander.
Health Guide
Beef is a leading source of high - quality protein, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. It also contains such essential minerals as zinc also iron. Select the leanest cuts of beef; they are the healthiest ever.
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