Watercress, Beef and Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Watercress, Beef and Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) lean beef tenderloin steaks; salt; pepper; 3 cups fresh watercress leaves, washed well and drained (use a salad spinner to remove excess water); 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves; ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped coarsely; 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled; 1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar (I used garlic flavored); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons horseradish mustard (read *NOTE)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) lean beef tenderloin steaks
salt
pepper
3 cups fresh watercress leaves, washed well and drained (use a salad spinner to remove excess water)
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped coarsely
3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar (I used garlic flavored)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons horseradish mustard (read *NOTE)

1
*NOTE: If you do not have horseradish flavored mustard, add approximately 1/4 teaspoon of prepared horseradish to regular mustard.
2
Sear the beef 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is obtained.
3
Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste and set aside to cool slightly.
4
In a non-reactive bowl combine the dressing ingredients and whisk well.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Combine the watercress and the spinach leaves with the salad dressing in a bowl and toss to coat.
7
Divide the watercress/spinach among four salad plates.
8
Thinly slice the cooled beef into 20 pieces; divide and arrange on each salad plate.
9
Sprinkle each serving with the mint, feta and tomatoes.

165

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) lean beef tenderloin steaks, salt, pepper, 3 cups fresh watercress leaves, washed well and drained (use a salad spinner to remove excess water), and more.

Yes, Watercress, Beef and Feta Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Watercress, Beef and Feta Salad

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