Denver Steak Salad with Garlicky Roast Potatoes & Balsamic Mustard Dressing

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High protein 5 plants Low sat fat

Denver Steak Salad with Garlicky Roast Potatoes & Balsamic Mustard Dressing

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Cuisine: British
Food group: Beef

Tender Denver steaks from British beef are sizzled until juicy, in this vibrant warm salad. Pair them with garlicky roasted potatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes and leafy spinach. A sweet and sharp balsamic mustard dressing ties everything together.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 220C / fan 200C / gas mark 6
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large frying pan, a large bowl & a sieve

Roast the potatoes

  • Remove the steaks from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature. Season both sides with salt and pepper
  • Finely chop or crush the garlic. Quarter the potatoes lengthways
  • Place the potatoes onto the lined baking tray and toss with the garlic, Italian herbs, 2 tsp oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
  • Roast for 25-30 mins, until soft and golden

Make the dressing

  • Meanwhile, in the large bowl, mix together the vinegar, honey, mustard (or to taste) and 4 tsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper

Build the salad

  • Finely dice the onion. Thinly slice the cucumber into 1/2cm half-moons. Halve the tomatoes. Rinse the spinach
  • Place all into the dressing bowl, then toss to combine

Sizzle the steaks

  • Heat the large frying pan with 2 tsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steaks and cook (as a guide: cook for 2-3 mins on each side for medium, or 3-4 mins for medium-well). Quickly sear the edges of the steaks, then remove from the pan and leave to rest

Plate up

  • Slice the steaks against the grain
  • Serve the salad onto plates, topped with steaks and roast potatoes. Drizzle any remaining cooking juices over the steaks

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