For a meaty dish that packs as much visual punch as it does flavor, try this refreshing salad. Colorful peppers and onion add crunch, and the dressing is tangy. I created the recipe myself.
Dean Schrock
Jacksonville, Florida
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1 eye of round beef roast (about 4 pounds)
2 large green peppers, julienned
2 large sweet red peppers, julienned
2 large sweet onions, cut into thin wedges
DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup cider or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine garlic powder and pepper; rub over all sides of roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Preheat oven to 500°. Place roast in oven and reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness. Chill for 30-40 minutes or until meat is cool enough to handle. Cut into 3-in. x 1/4-in. x 1/4-in. strips. Place in a large salad bowl; add peppers and onions. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.