Food Pavilion Recipes
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Beef Tenderloin Mandarin Salad
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
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pounds |
beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1- inch thick (about 6 steaks)
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Tablespoon |
olive oil
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Dressing: |
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cups |
olive oil
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cup |
balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
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Tablespoons |
chopped fresh chives
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Tablespoons |
orange juice
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Tablespoon |
poppy seeds
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Salad: |
| 3/4 |
cup |
green beans, trimmed
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head |
Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (Boston or Butter lettuce can also be used)
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red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
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can |
(16 ounce) mandarin oranges, drained
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cup |
(4 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
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cup |
(3 ounce) coarsely chopped walnuts
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medium-size red onion, thinly sliced into rings
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Directions:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to platter. Let stand until cool, about 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled.
Dressing:
Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Salad:
Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling water until just crisp-tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry.
Combine green beans and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cut steaks diagonally into thin slices. Add to salad. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Food Pavilion Recipes
https://foodpavilion.com/Recipes/Detail/4512/