Salpicón De Res (Mexican Beef Salad)
Mexican Beef Salad (Salpicón De Res) is loaded with seasoned beef, loads of fresh produce, and a deliciously tangy lime vinaigrette. This easy and flexible meal is ready in a flash. Leftovers never tasted so good!
Servings 2
Ingredients
Vinagrette
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano or dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 2 cups shredded beef
- 4-5 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups bell peppers any color
- 2 cups tomato
- 1 cup corn I like using leftover grilled corn when I have it.
- 2 cup cucumber chopped
- 2 jalapeños deseeded and thinly sliced or minced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional
- 1-2 limes sliced for garnish
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
Instructions
Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lime juice, and soy sauce.¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly to incorporate it.½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients.1 tablespoon fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon ground oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- In a large bowl, toss together the carrots and lettuce.4-5 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup shredded carrots
- Add the rest of the vegetables (and fruits).2 cups bell peppers, 2 cups tomato, 1 cup corn, 2 cup cucumber, 2 jalapeños
- Top with shredded beef, cilantro or parsley, if using, and red onions.2 cups shredded beef, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- Serve with the sliced avocado, lime wedges, and the vinaigrette.1-2 limes, 1 avocado
Notes
Ang's Recipe Tips
- Use cold or room temperature beef (hot beef will make your salad wilted and soggy.)
- Fresh lime juice really makes a difference! You want that bright, tangy flavor, and sometimes bottled juice tastes bitter or flat.
- For extra flavor, add 1-2 tablespoons of the beef cooking liquid to the vinaigrette.
- Add avocado just before serving since it turns brown quickly.
Storage
To Store: Store your veggies and shredded meat separately in air-tight containers in the refrigerator. (These are my favorite airtight containers.) The beef will be good for 3-4 days from when you made it.