Beef and Basil Salad

Terrytx posted 04-23-98

Beef and Basil Salad

Recipe By : Better Homes and Garden Low-Fat Low-Cal
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Low Fat
Salad

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 large tomato -- chopped
1/2 yellow sweet pepper -- cut in thin strips
1/4 cup snipped basil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic -- minced
8 ounces beef flank or lean top loin steak
6 cups torn mixed greens
cooking spray
1 clove garlic -- minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt


Stir together tomato, sweet peppers and basil in a medium mixing bowl.

Combine vinegar, oil and 1 of the minced garlic cloves in a screw top jar. Cover and shake to mix. Pour over vegetables, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hrs.

Meanwhile, partially freeze meat and trim away any fat. Cut into thin bite-sized strips. Arrange mixed greens on 4 salad plates.

Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add beef and remaining 1 clove minced garlic. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or desired doneness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in vegetable mixture. Heat through.

Top greens with some of the hot beef-vegetable mixture. Serve immediately.

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