Leftover Roast Beef Spicy Salad
Transform your leftovers into a vibrant culinary masterpiece with this Leftover Roast Beef Spicy Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines tender slices of juicy roast beef with crisp mixed salad greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber for a light yet satisfying meal. The salad is brought to life with the zing of fresh lime juice and a drizzle of a bold, tangy dressing made with soy sauce, honey, and a touch of minced garlic. Fresh cilantro and a spicy kick of chili add layers of flavor, making every bite exciting and aromatic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a speedy lunch or a light dinner and is an excellent way to minimize food waste while maximizing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Leftover roast beef
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 piece Cucumber
- 0.5 piece Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 piece Fresh chili (red or green)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 piece Garlic clove
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the leftover roast beef into bite-sized strips and set aside.
Wash and pat dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add both to the salad greens.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and chili (remove the seeds for less heat if desired) and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Top the salad with the sliced roast beef, mixing lightly to distribute the meat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, zesty meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 554 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 39% | |
*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.
