Beef Pastrami on a Bed of Lettuce with Sweet Mustard Dressing

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 200g beef pastrami, thinly sliced
• 4 cups mixed lettuce (such as romaine, arugula, and radicchio)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons capers (optional)

For the Sweet Mustard Dressing

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Prepare the Salad
   • Wash and dry the lettuce. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
   • Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber to the bowl.
   • If using, sprinkle the capers over the salad.
2. Prepare the Dressing
   • In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well.
   • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the Salad
   • Arrange the lettuce mixture evenly on two plates.
   • Drape the thin slices of beef pastrami over the top of the salad.
4. Dress the Salad
   • Drizzle the sweet mustard dressing over the pastrami and lettuce.
5. Serve
   • Serve immediately as a starter, accompanied by crusty bread if desired.