Beef Fillet and Asparagus Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Besides a very pretty and elegant presentation, this is SO simple to make. The beef is really tender and juicy. Edited 20/05/08 - Recently found a wonderful substitute on Zaar for the avo/mayo blend used in this dish, thanks to Sharon for Avocado Mayonnaise (202316). Ingredients:
1 lb filet of beef, whole |
1 pint red wine (use a good wine, don't spoil your dish with plonk) |
black pepper, course ground |
8 -10 asparagus spears |
butter lettuce |
2 ounces avocado dip |
2 ounces mayonnaise |
fresh herb (to garnish) (optional) |
nasturtium petals (to garnish) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place fillet in a baking dish and pour wine over.
2. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.
4. Cool.
5. Cook asparagus until tender.
6. Refresh with cold water.
7. Arrange lettuce leaves on a large round platter.
8. Slice fillet thinly and roll each slice around an asparagus spear.
9. Arrange on lettuce (like the spokes of a wheel).
10. Mix dip and mayonnaise together and spoon over beef.
11. Garnish with fresh herbs and nasturtiums.
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