Cucumber-lemon beef salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsLean rare roast beef --
Thinly sliced
2cupsSeedless English cucumber --
Thinly sliced
1smallRed onion -- thinly sliced
2tablespoonsCapers -- drained
¼cupParsley -- chopped
Boston lettuce leaves
Tomato and lemon wedges for
Garnish
Lemon Dressing ----
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1Clove garlic -- minced
½teaspoonLemon rind -- grated
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonSugar
½teaspoonFresh ginger root -- grated
1teaspoonDijon mustard
¼cupSalad oil

Directions

1. Combine beef, cucumber, and onion. Mix lightly with Lemon Dressing and capers; cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours to blend flavors.

2. To serve, mix in parsley. Heap salad in a shallow bowl or on a platter lined with lettuce. Garnish with tomato and lemon wedges.

Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl combine lemon juice, garlic, salt, sugar, lemon rind, ginger, and mustard. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in oil. Makes about ⅓ cup.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy