Beef Salad is a simple, flavorful way to turn leftover roast beef into something completely different. Finely minced beef is combined with sweet pickle relish, crunchy chopped walnuts, and mayonnaise to create a creamy salad with a satisfying combination of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors.
With no cooking required, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an easy choice for a quick lunch or light meal. Spread it generously on bread for a delicious beef salad sandwich, or serve it on a plate as an easy entrée or appetizer.
The recipe is also easy to adjust to your taste. Add a little more mayonnaise or sweet pickle relish for a softer, more flavorful spread, depending on how you like your beef salad.
If you have leftover roast beef in the refrigerator, this is a delicious way to give it a second life—and you may find yourself looking forward to the leftovers just so you can make this Beef Salad again.
Beef Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups roast leftover
- ½ cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Grind or finely mince 2 cups roast and place into mixing bowl. Also, grind or finely mince the 1 cup walnuts.
- Add ½ to 3/4 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sweet pickle relish, and ground 1 cup walnuts .
- Mix to combine. Additional mayonnaise and relish can be added 1 tablespoon at a time if you want a wetter spread.
Notes
• DO NOT put in freezer. It just don’t freeze well.
Nutrition Disclaimer
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Paulson’s Pursuits ~ Excited to make this delicious recipe today using leftover smoked brisket. Thanks for sharing your tasty dishes and for your friendship. Fond memories of our times together, especially when you set aside Beef Salad just for me.