Tomato Beef Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. chilled tri tip cooked medium rare, diced
  • 12 oz. roma tomato diced
  • 6 oz. red onion diced
  • 4 oz. green bell pepper diced
  • 4 oz. Bleu cheese crumbled
  • 6 oz. basil vinaigrette recipe to follow
  • 12 oz. lettuce mix chopped romaine and iceberg
  • 2 oz. sliced almonds toasted

Basil Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. red onion minced
  • 3 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp. fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper fresh ground preferred

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine tri tip, roma and heirloom tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, bleu cheese, and basil vinaigrette. Toss the beef-tomato mixture till everything is coated. Place the lettuce mixture in a bowl, top with the beef-tomato mixture and almonds. Enjoy!

Basil Vinaigrette Dressing Preparation:

  • Combine all ingredients and blend. Yields 2 cups.