Beef Salad with Blue Cheese, Spiced Walnuts and Green Apple

Preheat the oven to 200˚C.

Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.

Heat an ovenproof sauté pan over a high heat. Add a little olive oil and quickly brown the meat on all sides. Transfer to the oven and roast for 5 minutes. Turnover and roast for a further 5 minutes for medium-rare meat. Rest the meat, lightly covered for at least 20 minutes.

Dressing: Whisk the juice, vinegar, garlic and oil in a bowl and season then stir in the red onion.

To serve: Slice the beef thinly. Arrange on a large platter with the salad leaves, blue cheese and apple. Put the dressing in a bowl and nestle in the centre of the platter. Scatter over the dates and walnuts. Pour any meat resting juices over the beef before serving. Serves 6

Pantry note: Spiced walnuts are available in supermarkets and food stores or make your own with the following recipe. Substitute whole almonds or pecans if desired.

You could also try Silver Fern Farms Beef Prime-Cut Roast in this recipe

Tip: Cook the beef for 20 minutes, turning frequently, until all sides are well browned. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

For more information about Silver Fern Farms Beef Prime-Cut Roast, visit www.silverfernfarms.com

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