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Biltong Salad with Charred Beets & Horseradish

Tender sliced biltong meets earthy roasted beets and peppery arugula, finished with a sharp horseradish-cream dressing. A South African twist on beef salad—bold, savory, and restaurant-worthy in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
18g
Biltong Salad with Charred Beets & Horseradish
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk sour cream, grated horseradish, lemon juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Toss arugula with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Divide arugula among four plates. Top each with beets, sliced biltong, and red onion.

  4. Step 4

    Drizzle horseradish dressing over each salad. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large salad bowl
  • 4 serving plates

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