Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Tuna salad

Ingredients
1 (7 ounce) can white tuna, drained and flaked
6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch garlic powder
Directions
1.In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and onion flakes. Season with curry powder, parsley, dill and garlic powder. Mix well and serve with crackers or on a sandwich.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Rated:

Submitted By: The Beef Checkoff BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com
Prep Time: 16 Minutes
Cook Time: 9 Minutes Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4


"A beautiful salad of crisp greens, ripe pears, cranberries and goat cheese salad is transformed into an elegant main dish when topped with lean beef tenderloin."
Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 3
/4 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby salad
greens
1 medium red or green pear, cored, cut
into 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 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:
1. 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 (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally.
2. 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.
3.