Beef Salad (Salata de boeuf)
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Beef Salad (Salata de boeuf)
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This Beef Salad, known as "Salata de Boeuf" in Romania, is a popular dish typically served as an appetizer or a side dish at holiday celebrations, such as Easter or Christmas. The salad typically consists of boiled beef, diced carrots, potatoes, and pickles, all mixed together with mayonnaise and sometimes other seasonings or herbs. It's a delicious and classic Romanian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef or turkey or chicken, white or dark meat
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled
- 1 pound carrots peeled
- 1½ cups Pickles chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
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Instructions
- Add the beef to a pot of boiling water and cook it for about 2 hours. You can also use an Instant Pot to cook it faster. If using an Instant pot cook it on high pressure for 1 hour. Transfer the meat to a bowl and let it cool before chopping.
- Add the potatoes and carrots to a large pot and cover with water. Season with a teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes and carrots until they are fork tender, should take about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Chop the meat, potatoes, carrots and pickles; they should all be small pieces about ¼ inch by ¼ inch. Drain all the liquid from the diced pickles and the peas. I usually place them in a paper towel lined bowl to soak up all the extra liquid.
- Add all the veggies and meat to a big bowl, then add the mayo and mustard, season with salt and pepper and mix everything together.
- The salad is often decorated to make it more visually appealing and festive. The decoration typically involves arranging colorful vegetables, herbs, and other garnishes on top of the salad in an attractive and creative way. For simplicity, I simply smoothed out the top and topped it more mayonnaise. Now, serve the salad immediately or put it in the fridge to stay cold.
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Notes
- You can use chicken or turkey instead of beef for this recipe.
- You can use the broth from boiling the meat and veggies to make a soup.
- Roasting cuts like sirloin or chuck roast work best for this recipe.
- This salad will last up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. If stored in a bowl, make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This salad does not freeze well, so I wouldn't recommend freezing leftovers.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
615kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
1047mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
10022IU
(200%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 615kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1047mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10022IU | 200% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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