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Easy Garlic-Herb Beef & Creamy Pesto Salad

Easy Garlic-Herb Beef & Creamy Pesto Salad

with Fetta Crumble
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
489 kcal
Protein
36.6g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Walnut
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew

A light and bright salad is sometimes all you need, so let us present to you our garlicky beef salad packed with colour and texture. And, for a little bit of fun, we've added a tantalising depth of flavour with our creamy pesto dressing and fetta cubes. This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving. We’ve replaced the tomato in this recipe with cucumber due to local ingredient availability. It’ll be just as delicious, just follow your recipe card!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

cucumber

1 packet

celery

1 sachet

garlic & herb seasoning

1 packet

beef strips

1 packet

mixed salad leaves

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew)

1 packet

Fetta Cubes

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine)

Energy (kJ)2046 kJ
Calories489 kcal
Fat34.8 g
of which saturates9.4 g
Carbohydrate6.7 g
of which sugars3.6 g
Dietary Fibre2.9 g
Protein36.6 g
Sodium1001 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Cut cucumber into half-moons. • Roughly chop celery. • In a medium bowl, combine garlic & herb seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Add beef strips and toss to coat.

2
2

• Heat a large frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook beef strips in batches, tossing, until browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes.

TIP: Cooking the meat in batches over high heat helps it stay tender.

3
3

• In a large bowl, combine cucumber, celery, mixed salad leaves, creamy pesto dressing and a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste.

4
4

• Divide creamy pesto salad between bowls and top with garlic-herb beef. • Crumble over fetta cubes to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty pesto dressing, while some found the dish a bit bland. Adding extra garlic sauce gave it more zing.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and easy preparation, making it a time-efficient and simple summer dish.
  • Suggestions: Several added roasted beetroot, sweet potato, or caramelised onion to enhance flavours. Some recommended including more colourful vegetables.
  • Portions: Some felt the meat portion was small; adding extra beef or sweet potato improved the meal for those with bigger appetites.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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