Cold Roast Beef Salad with Horseradish Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Cold Roast Beef Salad with Horseradish Dressing—a perfect balance of hearty and refreshing flavors. Featuring tender, thinly sliced cold roast beef atop a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, peppery radishes, and sweet red onion, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The star of the show is the creamy horseradish dressing, a tangy blend of Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey that adds a bold, spicy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick salad is an elegant option for lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive starter for a dinner party. Serve it as is or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal! Perfect for low-carb and protein-packed lifestyles, this recipe is a must-try for fans of easy yet sophisticated dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Roast beef (cold, thinly sliced)
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach, etc.)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber (sliced)
- 0.5 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 Radishes (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prepare the dressing by combining the prepared horseradish, Greek yogurt or sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
Arrange the salad greens on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Distribute the sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes (halved if desired), radishes, and red onion evenly over the greens.
Lay the thinly sliced cold roast beef over the vegetables, fanning out the slices for an attractive presentation.
Drizzle the chilled horseradish dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side for guests to add themselves.
Optional: Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper or a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
Serve immediately as a light main course or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
