*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Beef Tenderloin Salad

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    Vegetable oil
   1 1/2  pounds        Tenderloin steaks -- 1" thick
                        6 steaks)
                        -----DRESSING-----
   1 1/4  cups          Olive oil
     1/3  cup           Balsamic vinegar -- or red
                        vinegar
   3      tablespoons   Chives fresh -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   Orange juice
   1      tablespoon    Poppy seeds
                        -----SALAD-----
     3/4  cup           Green bean -- trimmed
   1                    Head Bibb lettuce -- torn bite
                        pieces
   1                    Head red leaf lettuce -- torn
                        pieces
  16      ounces        Can mandarin oranges -- drain
   1      cup           Feta cheese -- crumbled
                        4 oz)
     3/4  cup           Walnuts -- coarsely chopped
     1/2  medium        Red onion -- thin sliced rings

Heat oil in large skillet med-high heat. Season steaks with pepper.
 Cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. 
Transfer to platter to cool, about 15 minutes.
 Cover and refrigerate.
 DRESSING: Whisk all ingredients to blend. Salt and pepper.
 SALAD: Cook beans in boiling salted water until just crisp tender.
 Drain. Refresh under cold water.
Drain well. Pat dry. Combine beans and remaining ingredients in large bowl.
Cut steaks diagonally into thin slices. Add to salad. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve.

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