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Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

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From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 4

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Wine Pairings

  1. Zinfandel
  2. Merlot

Ingredients

  • 4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (4 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
  • 1 package (5 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
  • 1 medium red or green pear, cored, cut into 16 wedges
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
  • Honey Mustard Dressing:1/2 cup prepared honey mustard
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Season beef steaks with 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile whisk Honey Mustard Dressing ingredients in small bowl until well blended. Set aside. Divide greens evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with pear wedges and dried cranberries.
  • Carve steaks into thin slices; season with salt as desired. Divide steak slices evenly over salads. Top each salad evenly with dressing, pecans and goat cheese, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Cook's Tip: To toast pecans, spread in single layer on metal baking sheet. Bake in 350F oven 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.) Set aside to cool.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc, and a good source of fiber and iron.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 573
  Calories from Fat 372 (65%)
(64%)Total Fat 42g
(67%)Saturated Fat 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
(29%)Cholesterol 87mg
(8%)Sodium 185mg
(18%)Potassium 634mg
Total Carbohydrate 23g
(25%)Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 11g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(59%)Protein 30g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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