Beef salad with fresh basil dressing

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsTorn mixed greens
½poundsLean cooked beef (1 1/2 c.) cut in thin strips
1smallParsnip; thinly sliced
1mediumCarrot; thinly sliced
½cupButtermilk
3tablespoonsMayonnaise
1tablespoonSnipped fresh basil
½mediumZucchini; sliced
½cupBroccoli flowerets
8ouncesCan julienned beets well drained
1tablespoonLemon juice
1teaspoonSugar
1dashPepper

Directions

FRESH BASIL DRESSING

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, beef, parsnip, carrot, zucchini and broccoli. Toss to mix. Pour dressing over salad; toss lightly to coat. Top with beets.

To make the dressing, stir dressing ingredients together. Yield: About ¾ cup of dressing.

From "A Basil Bouquet" article in "Country Gardens" magazine. Fall 1993. Pg. 16. Sent to me by my friend Joyce Shillings of Port Lavaca, TX. Posted by Cathy Harned.

Submitted By CATHY HARNED On 10-19-94