Best 7 Creamy Roast Beef Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our creamy roast beef salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory richness of roast beef with a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious homemade creamy dressing. This delectable dish offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner.

Our recipe collection features three variations of this classic salad, each with a unique twist to tantalize your taste buds. The original creamy roast beef salad recipe showcases the harmonious blend of tender roast beef, crisp celery, red onion, and sweet pickles, coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. For a lighter option, the Greek yogurt creamy roast beef salad swaps out mayonnaise for Greek yogurt, creating a tangy, refreshing dressing that complements the salad's ingredients beautifully. And for those who prefer a touch of heat, the spicy creamy roast beef salad incorporates a blend of Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and paprika into the dressing, adding a delightful kick to each bite.

No matter which variation you choose, our creamy roast beef salad is sure to impress. It's a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your preferences, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY ROAST BEEF SALAD



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This is my Mom's recipe and is one of the first recipes I took with me when I left home. I had never seen a salad anything like this before and I absolutely loved it. It makes a great sandwich or it can be eaten plain. It is great for a casual lunch with friends. Enjoy! (Time does not include chill time).

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cooked beef, cubed (I like to use leftover eye of round)
1 cup sour cream
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon horseradish (or more to taste)
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  • Stir.
  • Serve atop lettuce leaf or spoon onto toasted onion roll.

BEEF SALAD SANDWICH FILLING



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Like chicken salad, but with beef! A great way to use leftover roast beef or pulled beef. Even my kids like it, minus the onions. Chopping and mixing all the ingredients together in my manual food processor works really well and saves time. Serve on bread or in pita pockets.

Provided by Sarah Simmons

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Beef Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped cooked beef
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, diced
¼ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir beef, celery, carrot, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 261.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GRANDMA'S ROAST BEEF SALAD



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Provided by Melissa Slyh

Number Of Ingredients 5

*This is a recipe with no exact amounts. Use as little or as much of each ingredient as you like.
Beef Roast-cooked through (I used a top round or bottom round roast)
Mayonnaise
Sweet Pickle Relish
Bread, buns, or crackers to serve

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into ½ to 1 inch cubes.
  • Grind the meat in a meat grinder to a fine consistency.
  • In a bowl, combine the beef, mayonnaise, and relish.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Serve on sandwich buns or on crackers.
  • *For the beef, I used a top round roast that had been cooked in a slow-cooker until cooked through. I used only about half of the roast since that is what I had as leftovers.

ROAST BEEF SALAD



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Make and share this Roast Beef Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Range Rover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups of cold cooked london broil beef or 4 cups flank steaks, thinly sliced and julienned
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil or 2 tablespoons additional olive oil
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the beef,onion,and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • I small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oils, horseradish, and salt & pepper to taste; pour over the beef mixture and combine well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 220.5, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.7

SHREDDED BEEF SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Beef     Lunch     Buffet     Lime     Steak     Oregano     Lettuce     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Beef
1 1-pound flank steak
1 white onion, quartered
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
4 whole black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Assembly
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, cored, leaves quartered crosswise
6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 avocados, halved, peeled, pitted, sliced
Bowl of corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • For beef:
  • Place steak in large pot. Add enough water to cover steak by 2 inches (about 10 cups). Add onion, salt, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to boil over high heat, skimming any foam from top of cooking liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add oregano. Simmer un-covered until steak is tender, adding more water to cover steak if necessary, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until meat and liquid are cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Remove steak from liquid, reserving liquid. Trim excess fat. Cut steak crosswise into 3 pieces, then shred coarsely. Transfer beef to large bowl. Add enough cooking liquid to bowl to cover beef completely.
  • For vinaigrette:
  • Whisk vinegar, lime juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. (Shredded beef and vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
  • For assembly:
  • Combine tomatoes, red onion, and 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain all cooking liquid from shredded beef. Add lettuce, radishes, and cilantro to bowl with beef. Mix in enough of remaining vinaigrette to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad among plates; surround with tomato mixture. Garnish with avocado slices. Serve with corn chips.

COLD ROAST BEEF WITH BEETROOT SALAD & HORSERADISH CREAM



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Turn your leftover Sunday roast into this impressive Monday night salad

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

thin slices leftover roast beef
3 small cooked beetroot , sliced, then cut into fine matchsticks
1 shallot , finely chopped
4 handfuls of a mix of bitter leaves, such as frisée , mizuna and watercress
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 tbsp olive oil
selection of micro-leaves , if you can get them
5 tbsp grated horseradish
4 tbsp crème fraîche
pinch mustard powder
juice 1⁄2 lemon

Steps:

  • To make the horseradish cream, whisk all the ingredients together with salt and pepper until spoonable, then set aside. Lay the slices of beef on four serving plates. In a bowl, mix the beetroot, shallot and salad leaves together. Dress with the sherry vinegar and 3 tbsp of the olive oil, then gently toss.
  • Neatly pile a mound of salad into the centre of each plate and scatter some microleaves around the outside. Top the salad with a neat spoonful of horseradish cream, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 26 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

ROAST BEEF PASTA SALAD



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I made this salad one year when a neighbor came over to help my husband put up hay. They both were hot and dusty, so this cool dish was well received. It's a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
2 cups julienned cooked roast beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
2 to 3 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup milk
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the beef, green pepper, celery, onion, red pepper, pickle and green onions. , For dressing, in a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill and pepper. Toss with pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Look for lean roast beef, fresh vegetables, and a good-quality dressing.
  • Don't overcook the roast beef. Roast beef should be cooked to medium-rare or medium, so that it is still tender and juicy.
  • Slice the roast beef thinly. This will help the beef absorb the flavors of the dressing.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad. Some good options include baby spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
  • Make your own dressing. A homemade dressing will taste much better than a store-bought dressing. There are many different recipes for creamy dressings available online or in cookbooks.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Roast beef salad is best served fresh, so don't make it ahead of time.

Conclusion:

Creamy roast beef salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give creamy roast beef salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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