Seared Beef & Apple Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese
Total time40 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time15 min
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb beef tenderloin steaks (about ¾ inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried thyme
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
For the salad
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as butter lettuce, arugula, or romaine)
- 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 3 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef tenderloin steaks completely dry with paper towels, then season all over with the 1/2 tsp salt and dried thyme.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steaks and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms on the underside and the meat releases easily from the pan.
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