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Pesto Beef Strip and Mozzarella Salad

with balsamic glaze

A recipe conveniently customised just to your liking.

Tags:
Quick
Quick Prep
Protein Rich
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Milk
Sulphites
Hazelnuts
Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total25 minutes
Cooking Time10 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

250 grams

Irish Beef Strips

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

2 unit(s)

Tomato

125 grams

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

30 grams

Green Pesto

1 sachet(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 sachet(s)

Dried Oregano

10 grams

Hazelnuts

(Contains: Hazelnuts, Nuts)

120 grams

Salad Leaves

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

¼ tsp

Salt

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Oil

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)1954 kJ
Energy (kcal)467 kcal
Fat25.6 g
of which saturates10.4 g
Carbohydrate18.4 g
of which sugars10.6 g
Dietary Fiber5.4 g
Protein41.7 g
Salt4.7 g
Potassium458.7 mg
Calcium55 mg
Iron1.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

Baking Sheet with Baking Paper

Cooking steps

Roast the Pepper
1
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
  • Pop the pepper onto a lined baking tray.
  • Toss with salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil.
  • When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until soft and slightly charred, 15-18 mins total.

TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

Cook the Beef Strips
2
  • Season the beef strips with oregano, salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil.
  • Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Once the pan is very hot, sear the beef strips until  browned, 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Beef is safe to eat when browned on the outside.
  • Remove from the pan once cooked.
Dress the Salad
3
  • Meanwhile, cut the tomato into 2cm chunks. Trim then roughly chop the salad leaves.
  • Make your dressing by mixing pesto, ½ tsp sugar (per 2P), ¼ tsp salt (per 2P) and 2 tbsp oil (per 2P) in a large bowl.
  • Add salad leavesbeef strips, pepper and tomato to the dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bash the hazelnuts or roughly chop.

TIP: Allow the pepper and beef strips to cool before adding to the salad.

Garnish and Serve
4
  • Divide the salad between bowls.
  • Drain and tear the mozzarella then scatter it over the top. 
  • Crack some black pepper onto the cheese
  • Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts.