Beef and Papaya Salad Refreshing Beef and Papaya Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups ripe green papaya, shredded 1 cup mixed salad greens 1 small carrot, julienned ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed Dressing: 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional) Directions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef slices with salt and pepper, then sear until browned and cooked to your liking, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large salad bowl, combine shredded papaya, salad greens, carrot, red bell pepper, cilantro, and mint. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, garlic, and chili until well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Arrange the cooked beef slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts. Serve immediately as a refreshing light meal or side dish. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 2-3 servings #beefsalad #papayasalad #freshsalad #asianflavors #lightmeals #healthyrecipes #limevinaigrette #proteinpacked #cleaneating #summerrecipes #quickmeals #thaiinspired #saladrecipe #freshherbs #crispveggies #nuttytoppings #healthyfood #easyrecipes #mealprepideas #freshandflavorful Brighten your day with this refreshing Beef and Papaya Salad — juicy beef meets crisp green papaya tossed in a tangy lime dressing! 🥗🍖🍋

Italian Dressing Classic Zesty Italian Herb Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey or sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and dried herbs until combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld. Shake well before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 120 kcal (per 2 tablespoons) | Servings: About 8 servings #italiandressing #vinaigrette #homemadedressing #saladdressing #italianflavors #freshherbs #oliveoil #easyhomemade #healthydressing #zestyitalian #flavorfulvinaigrette #saladlover #kitchenbasics #weeknightmeals #cleanrecipes #lowcarb #glutenfree #dairyfree #hearthealthy #freshandflavorful 🥗 Brighten up your salads with this classic Italian Dressing — tangy, herb-packed, and homemade with simple ingredients you already have!