Ingredients for - Roast-Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

1. c. mayonnaise
2. c. sour cream
3. 3 tbsp. drained bottled horseradish
4. 1 tsp. red- or white-wine vinegar
5. 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
6. 3/4 tsp. salt
7. 1 large head escarole (about 1 1/2 pounds)
8. 1/4 lb. mushrooms
9. 1 small red onion
10. 1/2 lb. sliced roast beef

How to cook deliciously - Roast-Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

1 . Stage

In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, vinegar, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt until smooth.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, toss the escarole with the mushrooms, onion, roast beef, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Serve the salad with the remaining dressing drizzled over the top.

3 . Stage

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