Steak Waldorf Salad
Fruit and nuts top this salad.
A bit of blue cheese crumbles added to the yogurt and mayo homemade dressing set this salad apart from them all!
Many classic Waldorf ingredients are seen in this salad, but a few new entries make it bold and interesting.
These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:
- 6 -8 ounces roast beef rare and sliced (quality matters here, for this dish I go for rare, sliced RB from Whole Foods)
- 1 cup greens field greens, about two small handfuls
- 5 -6 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks celery
- 1/4 cup red onion, 4-5 thin slices
- 1 small apple
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1/2-1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dried fruit
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- blue cheese crumbles, optional
These are the INSTRUCTIONS For preparation:
- Chop the sliced roast beef into 2-inch chunks.
- Finely chop the cilantro and celery.
- Cut 4-5 thin slices from the red onion.
- Remove the apple’s core and, skin intact, cut the apple into 1-inch pieces.
- Squeeze ½-1 tsp juice from the lemon.
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, stir/toss and serve.
- Add blue cheese crumbles, optional
- Serves four as a small dish or serves two as a large dish.
The horseradish in this dish provides a tangy “bite,” but the dried fruit brings it back in balance with a sweet touch.
The yogurt and mayo dressing is quite healthy. I used the mayo with olive oil.
And the walnuts help give the salad added substance and texture. I used a nice spring mix of greens but spinach is an alternative you may enjoy.
At the last minute I sprinkled some blue cheese crumbles over my personal salad to give it an even tangier flavor.
This salad makes a light and simple dinner choice. It is great for a warm night on the deck.
After a long and busy day, it is a treat to have a healthy and easy option for dinner.
There are days when I want just a bit more than a simple salad.
This Roast Beef Waldorf Salad added a bit of protein to the meal.
I don’t know if you are like me. I don’t eat much red meat. But when I do, I want it juicy and tender.
This salad checked all my boxes.
Roast Beef Waldorf Salad
Ingredients
- 6 -8 ounces roast beef rare and sliced (quality matters here, for this dish I go for rare, sliced RB from Whole Foods)
- 1 cup greens field greens, about two small handfuls
- 5 -6 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks celery
- 1/4 cup red onion, 4-5 thin slices
- 1 small apple
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1/2-1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dried fruit
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- blue cheese crumbles, optional
Instructions
- Chop the sliced roast beef into 2-inch chunks.
- Finely chop the cilantro and celery.
- Cut 4-5 thin slices from the red onion.
- Remove the apple’s core and, skin intact, cut the apple into 1-inch pieces.
- Squeeze ½-1 tsp juice from the lemon.
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl, stir/toss and serve.
- Add blue cheese crumbles, optional
- Serves four as a small dish or serves two as a large dish.
Notes
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I am Marilyn Lesniak. Writer, Photographer and Chief Bottle Washer behind the scenes at Marilyn's Treats. Don’t burn down the kitchen!! Let me help with my Kitchen Tips, Hacks and Recipes for all levels of Chefs.
Sounds and looks delicious, Marilyn!
Thank you Irene. I hope you get to try it sometime! Enjoy your day.
Oh this one sounds great Marilyn, we’ll add it to our Marilyn list 🙂
Thanks! Enjoy your week.
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Thank you for the visit Lauren. I am glad you like the waldorf salad. Enjoy your day!
This looks delicious! Anything with beef, horseradish, and blue cheese and I’m in. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Anne. You would love this salad then. And you can cook the roast beef to your liking! Enjoy your week.