Watercress Salad with Beef and Feta Cheese
(from otenma’s recipe box)
Source: Eating Well
Serves 4 peopleCategories: full meal (main/side dish)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons horseradish-flavored mustard
- 2 bunches watercress sprigs, trimmed (about 6 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 lean beef tenderloin steak (about 8 ounces)
Directions
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In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper and let cool slightly.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
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Add watercress and toss to coat.
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Evenly divide cress among four plates.
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Thinly slice steak into 20 pieces; arrange atop cress.
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Sprinkle with mint, feta and tomatoes.