Pumpkin & Beef Salad (AIP, Paleo, Low-Carb)

Pumpkin & Beef Salad (AIP, Paleo, Low-Carb)

Pumpkin & Beef Salad is the perfect go to dish during the busy work week! It’s super quick and simple to prepare, and loaded with heart healthy omega 3’s from grass-fed beef, antioxidants from dark leafy greens and fiber from pumpkin. These simple ingredients come together to make this salad absolutely delicious & extremely satisfying.

OK, so I’m only human which means there are many moments where the thought of spending an hour in the kitchen to prepare a healthy meal is just not appealing (especially after a long day of work).

Given that these moments happen quite often and I refuse to settle for low-quality food, I created a handful of go-to recipes that I can whip up in 20-minutes or less.

This Pumpkin & Beef Salad recipe is a heartier version of my Beef Salad and one of my go-to meals when lazy and hungry Jen strikes.

It also makes for a great post-workout meal since 1 cup of cooked pumpkin has 564 mg of the refueling nutrient potassium. Potassium helps to restore the body’s electrolytes after a heavy workout and keeps muscles functioning optimally.

Pumpkin & beef salad

What you need for Pumpkin & Beef Salad:

  • Grass-fed ground beef
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Cumin (omit for AIP version)
  • Coriander
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Salad greens
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic or apple cider vinegar

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Pumpkin & beef salad

Pumpkin & Beef Salad

Pumpkin & Beef Salad is the perfect go to dish during the busy work week! It’s super quick and simple to prepare, and loaded with heart healthy omega 3’s from grass-fed beef, antioxidants from dark leafy greens and fiber from pumpkin. These simple ingredients come together to make this salad absolutely delicious & extremely satisfying. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin, (omit for AIP version)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 398 ml canned pumpkin
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste (omit for AIP version)

Salad

  • 8 cups salad greens
  • 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic or apple cider vinegar, (I like to mix the two)
  • Sea salt , to taste

Optional toppings

  • Toasted pine nuts , (omit for AIP version)
  • Sprouts of choice

Instructions
 

  • Add ground beef and lemon juice to pan. Break a part meat as you cook over medium heat.
  • When beef is 3/4 of the way done, add garlic, cumin, coriander, salt & pepper.
  • Cook until garlic becomes fragrant then mix in pumpkin. Cook for 5-minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • In a large bowl, dress salad greens with oil, vinegar and sea salt. Toss salad and place onto a dish.
  • Add cooked pumpkin & beef onto the salad and enjoy!
Keyword gluten free, grain free, grass fed beef, healthy salad, pumpkin, soy free