Rare roast beef, tomato, rocket and brown rice salad

This healthier roast beef salad recipe is simple, fast and a great option for lunch for one.

Serves: 1

Time to make: 5 mins

Ingredients

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125g cup microwaveable brown rice
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small carrot, peeled, grated
50g sliced deli-bought rare roast beef, chopped
1 cup baby rocketarugulaX and spinach leaves
2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
black pepper

Instructions

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1 Microwave rice following packet instructions. Transfer to a bowl and leave to cool slightly.

2 Add remaining ingredients to rice. Season with pepper. Toss well and serve.

Variations

Make it low FODMAP: Check beef does not contain onion or garlic. Reduce celery serve to 1/4 stick (5cm).

Make it vegan: Replace beef with a vegan ‘meat’.

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Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 432 cal

Kilojoules 1810 kJ

Protein 24 g

Total fat 14 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 90 mg

Calcium 120 mg

Iron 4.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.