Tomato Beef Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz. chilled tri tip cooked medium rare, diced
- 12 oz. roma tomato diced
- 6 oz. red onion diced
- 4 oz. green bell pepper diced
- 4 oz. Bleu cheese crumbled
- 6 oz. basil vinaigrette recipe to follow
- 12 oz. lettuce mix chopped romaine and iceberg
- 2 oz. sliced almonds toasted
Basil Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/2 cup corn oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp. red onion minced
- 3 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
- 1 tsp. fresh oregano chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper fresh ground preferred
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine tri tip, roma and heirloom tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, bleu cheese, and basil vinaigrette. Toss the beef-tomato mixture till everything is coated. Place the lettuce mixture in a bowl, top with the beef-tomato mixture and almonds. Enjoy!
Basil Vinaigrette Dressing Preparation:
- Combine all ingredients and blend. Yields 2 cups.