Christmas Wreath Salad
Christmas Wreath Salad & Tenderloin Steak
This is a special dish that instantly evokes a Christmas feel with its presentation alone. The combination of fresh salad and a zesty balsamic dressing was a perfect match with the steak. It’s an ideal dish for the upcoming Christmas and year-end parties.
Main Ingredients
- Beef tenderloin 250g
- Bocconcini mozzarella 10 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes 6 pieces
- Shine Muscat grapes 6 pieces
- Baby greens 70g
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil 1 Tbsp
Dressing Ingredients
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp
- Red onion 20g (finely minced)
- Lemon juice 0.5 Tbsp
- Honey 0.5 Tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1g
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp
- Red onion 20g (finely minced)
- Lemon juice 0.5 Tbsp
- Honey 0.5 Tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1g
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels. Then, season generously with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Let it marinate for a moment to allow the olive oil to penetrate the meat.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned tenderloin in the hot pan and sear for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. The key is to get a nice crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
Step 3
Once seared, remove the tenderloin from the pan and let it rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a more tender and flavorful steak.
Step 4
Finely mince the red onion for the dressing. If you prefer some texture, you can chop it slightly coarser.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil, 20g minced red onion, 0.5 Tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1g salt, and a pinch of pepper. Whisk together with a whisk or fork until well combined to create a delicious balsamic dressing.
Step 6
Arrange the baby greens on a large plate in a circular wreath shape. Artfully place the cherry tomatoes and Shine Muscat grapes in between the greens to complete the festive wreath presentation.
Step 7
Slice the rested beef tenderloin into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm thick. For maximum tenderness, make sure to slice against the grain of the meat.
Step 8
Place the sliced beef tenderloin in the center of the prepared wreath salad. A beautiful arrangement of the salad and steak is key to the presentation.
Step 9
Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic dressing evenly over the salad and the steak. It’s best to dress right before eating to prevent the greens from wilting.
Step 10
Finally, finely grate or shave the bocconcini mozzarella cheese over the top, like falling snow, to complete this festive Christmas Wreath Salad and Tenderloin Steak. Enjoy your splendid holiday feast!
