Beef Fillet and Asparagus Salad

Submitted by Shazzie

"Besides a very pretty and elegant presentation, this is SO simple to make. The beef is really tender and juicy. Edited 20/05/08 - Recently found a wonderful substitute on Zaar for the avo/mayo blend used in this dish, thanks to Sharon for Recipe #202316 (202316)."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb filet of beef, whole
• 1 pint red wine (use a good wine, don't spoil your dish with plonk)
• black pepper, course ground
• 8 -10 asparagus spears
• butter lettuce
• 2 ounces avocado dip
• 2 ounces mayonnaise
• fresh herb (to garnish) (optional)
• nasturtium petals (to garnish) (optional)

directions

1. Place fillet in a baking dish and pour wine over.
2. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.
4. Cool.
5. Cook asparagus until tender.
6. Refresh with cold water.
7. Arrange lettuce leaves on a large round platter.
8. Slice fillet thinly and roll each slice around an asparagus spear.
9. Arrange on lettuce (like the spokes of a wheel).
10. Mix dip and mayonnaise together and spoon over beef.
11. Garnish with fresh herbs and nasturtiums.

Reviews

[Sheynath]

Wow! Great combination of excellent flavors. I garnished with lots of dill weed (I love dill) and it just popped. Next time I think I will try it with cilantro, that should go really nice with the avocado.