Title: Cucumber-Lemon Beef Salad
Categories: Beef Salad
Yield: 4 Servings

3/4	lb	Lean rare roast beef --
		Thinly sliced
2	c	Seedless English cucumber --
		Thinly sliced
1	sm	Red onion -- thinly sliced
2	tb	Capers -- drained
1/4	c	Parsley -- chopped
		Boston lettuce leaves
		Tomato and lemon wedges for
		Garnish
		Lemon Dressing ----
2	tb	Lemon juice
1		Clove garlic -- minced
1/2	ts	Lemon rind -- grated
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Sugar
1/2	ts	Fresh ginger root -- grated
1	ts	Dijon mustard
1/4	c	Salad oil

1. Combine beef, cucumber, and onion. Mix lightly with Lemon Dressing and capers; cover and refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours to blend flavors.

2. To serve, mix in parsley. Heap salad in a shallow bowl or on a platter lined with lettuce. Garnish with tomato and lemon wedges.

Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl combine lemon juice, garlic, salt, sugar, lemon rind, ginger, and mustard. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in oil. Makes about 1/3 cup.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy

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