Watercress and Tenderloin Salad with Arugula Vinaigrette
Makes: 4-6 servings
Free of: gluten and all top allergens
Photo: Chris Gonzaga
Ingredients
Tenderloin
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef tenderloin*
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh thyme, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 large bunches (4 cups) watercress, washed
Arugula Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) gluten-free Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh horseradish, grated
- 2 cups (475 mL) fresh arugula leaves, washed
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 cup (250 mL) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Recipe Tips
*Budget-friendly flank steak also works well. Follow the same method, but adjust cooking time. Grill over high heat 4-6 minutes per side for medium rare.
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill on high. Rub beef with 3 tbsp of olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Coat well and set aside 10-15 minutes.
- Grill tenderloin until seared on all sides. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking with the lid closed, 12-15 minutes for medium-rare. (Internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium taken with a probe thermometer.) Remove beef from the grill, tent with foil and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Arrange watercress on a serving platter. Thinly slice beef and arrange on top of watercress.
- For vinaigrette, place all ingredients except olive oil in a blender. Purée on high for 30 seconds, then add olive oil in a steady stream until well combined.
- Drizzle salad generously with vinaigrette and serve.
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