{"id":7088,"date":"2025-04-26T09:11:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=7088"},"modified":"2025-12-06T14:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T03:11:19","slug":"roast-beef-arugula-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/lunching-on-leftovers\/roast-beef-arugula-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Roast Beef Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Salsa Verde"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This light and vibrant Roast Beef Arugula Salad is the perfect way to utilize any leftover Roast Beef. Or, simply whip up Roast Beef for the very purpose of making this delicious Salad. Either way, if you have Roast Beef in the household we highly recommend giving this wonderful salad a try. The simplicity of the ingredients is what makes this recipe shine. The peppery Arugula flavor pairs perfectly with the vibrant flavors of our simple Salsa Verde which coat the Salad. Of course, adding beautiful slices of good quality Parmesan Cheese is always a great way to finish any fish, and this Salad is no exception!

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How to make an amazing Roast Beef Arugula Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are really two main components to this recipe. The Beef, and the Salsa Verde which is used to dress \/ season the Salad. We\u2019ll kick things off with the Beef, because that is what will take most of the time to prepare. Don\u2019t worry, most of the time is spend simply letting the Beef roast in the oven, while you relax!

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You can use any type of popular Roast Beef for this dish. We used a simple Topside Round, which is a great choice as it\u2019s cheap, and absorbs flavors wonderfully when served in a delicious Salad such as this one. Other types of Roast Beef you can use are Striploin, Rump, or if you\u2019re looking to break the bank \u2013 why not try some Rib Roast

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Once you\u2019ve got the Beef, season it well while your oven is pre-heating to 400F. For our Roast Beef Arugula Salad recipe, we keep the seasoning on the Beef very simple. Salt and Pepper is all you need, along with a generous amount of Dijon Mustard. The mustard is brushed liberally all over the Beef and then season well with Salt and Pepper

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Place the Beef on a large roasting pan and into the oven it goes. Depending on how large the Beef is will determine how long you roast for. We used a 3 lb. cut of Topside Round, which took about 1 hour to cook until the right temperature

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If you can we recommend cooking the Beef using an oven safe meat thermometer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using a meat thermometer takes the guess work out of roasting. Just stick the probe into the center-most part of the Beef and whack it in the oven. Some thermometers all you to set a goal temperature, so once you hit the temperature an alarm will sound. For this dish we want to roast the Beef until its 105F

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That may seem a little low, as 105F is Rare. However, this is a dish where the Beef is served at room temperature (or cold) so we need to allow a generous time for resting. When you remove the Beef from the oven it will continue to cook. After about 15 minutes the internal temperature will increase to around the 120F \u2013 125F mark, perfect medium rare

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Once the Beef has cooled you will need to use a sharp knife to slice it into thin strips. For a Roasting Beef like this we recommend thin strips. Roasting Beef is generally a bit tougher than popular cuts like Beef Tenderloin, so thin strips are the best way to enjoy the delicious flavor without it being to difficult to chew

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Cook the Beef medium rare so that it’s beautiful and pink when sliced<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

While the Beef is resting you can prepare the Salsa Verde<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Salsa Verde is what truly makes this dish special. It\u2019s vibrant, fresh flavors are a great pairing with the richness of the Beef and peppery Arugula. It also looks beautiful on the plate, adding a luscious bright green color to the dish

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To make the Salsa Verde add some Salt to some finely chopped Garlic and then mash it all up. You can do this on a flat surface by using the side of a sharp knife. The Salt makes mashing the Garlic so easy, and it\u2019ll form a paste almost immediately. Do the same step for Anchovies and combine them into the Garlic to form a Garlic Anchovy Paste

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Then, straight into a small bowl it goes along with Parsley, Cilantro, Red Wine Vinegar, and some Lemon Juice. Gradually add in the Olive Oil while stirring until a beautiful Salsa Verde forms. The recipe calls for 1 cup of Olive Oil, but you may not need it all. Just use enough so that a smooth, creamy texture forms!

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What makes this Roast Beef Arugula Salad special is the delicious homemade Salsa Verde dressing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Finishing the dish is quite simple. First, lay out enough Arugula on individual serving plates for 1 portion and then top it with strips of the Roast Beef. You can get creative with how you plate the dish, as these ingredients do look beautiful when paired together

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Then, simply drizzle over a generous amount of the Salsa Verde, ensuring good, even coverage across the dish. To finish the dish, add some slices of good quality Parmesan Cheese. To slice the Cheese, you can simply use a Potato Peeler. You\u2019ll get lovely, thin strips of Parmesan that\u2019s great for adding as a finishing touch to Salads

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You can add some additional ingredients to make a heartier salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to load up this dish with more healthy and delicious ingredients, try adding Cucumber, Tomatoes, Romaine Lettuce, and some Red Onion to the Roast Beef Arugula Salad. These Veggies make this dish a thoroughly hearty meal, worthy of a generous portion for dinner

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We also added some nice Goats Cheese to finish off the dish. The Goats Cheese will add a lovely creaminess to the Salad and a little bit more luxury. You can also try adding other types of Fruit and Veg to the Salad. It\u2019s super versatile so there are loads of tasty flavor combinations that work great!

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