Cucumber-Lemon Beef Salad

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 lb	340g / 11oz	Lean rare roast beef --
		Thinly sliced
2 cups	474ml	Seedless English cucumber --
		Thinly sliced
1		Red onion - thinly sliced (small)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Capers - drained
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Parsley - chopped
		Boston lettuce leaves
		Tomato and lemon wedges for
		Garnish
		Lemon dressing ----
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice
1		Garlic - minced
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Lemon rind - grated
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Sugar
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Fresh ginger root - grated
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dijon mustard
1/4 cup	59ml	Salad oil

Recipe Instructions

1. Combine beef, cucumber, and onion. Mix lightly with Lemon Dressing and capers; cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours to blend flavors.

2. To serve, mix in parsley. Heap salad in a shallow bowl or on a platter lined with lettuce. Garnish with tomato and lemon wedges.

Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl combine lemon juice, garlic, salt, sugar, lemon rind, ginger, and mustard. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in oil.

Makes about 1/3 cup.

Source:
the California Culinary Academy

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