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Boeuf Salad

Name: Boeuf Salad
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 300 g beef (shoulder or shank); 2 carrots (about 150 g); 2 medium potatoes (about 200 g); 150 g boiled or canned peas; 150 g pickled cucumbers; 100 g pickled red peppers (optional); 3 eggs; 200 ml oil; 1 tsp mustard; salt and pepper to taste; juice of half a lemon (optional)

Boeuf Salad is a festive Romanian dish made from boiled beef, mixed vegetables, and pickles bound with creamy mayonnaise. A staple at Christmas and Easter celebrations.

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Servings

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Prep

90 min

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Cook

90 min

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Total

180 min (plus cooling)

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

6 generous servings (about 1.5 kg salad)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2–3 days in airtight container

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Freezer

Freezing not recommended (mayonnaise separates)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 150 g serving

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Calories

185 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

14 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1.5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Fresh white bread or crispy crostini

🥂Mixed pickles (green tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers)

🥂Champagne or sparkling wine for celebrations

🥂Fresh cherry tomatoes and olives

💡Variations

Chicken boeuf: replace beef with boiled chicken breast for lighter version

Russian boeuf (Olivier): add extra carrots and more green peas

Vegetarian boeuf: omit meat and double the vegetables and pickles