Beef and Celery Salad

Beef and Celery Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines tender beef with crisp celery, dressed in a savory soy sauce and sesame dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 150 grams, thinly sliced
• Celery stalks - 2, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing. Set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil and sauté the sliced beef sirloin for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Remove the beef from the skillet and let it cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, chopped green onion, and chopped cilantro.
5. Add the cooked beef to the vegetable mixture.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Transfer the salad to serving plates and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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