Chilled Beef And Feta Salad Plate
A cooling, minimal-prep platter of tender boiled beef, juicy tomato, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, finished with a splash of olive oil and dried oregano.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katarina + Lila
Katarina created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthProtein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Best eaten fresh, but can be assembled ahead of time without the dressing and kept covered in the fridge for up to 1 day.
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Instructions
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Next: Use a clean cutting board to slice…
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Use a clean cutting board to slice…
Use a clean cutting board to slice the cold boiled beef across the grain into bite-sized strips.
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Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin…
Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
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Arrange the beef slices
Arrange the beef slices, tomato rounds, and cucumber slices in alternating layers on a serving plate.
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Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the…
Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the top of the arranged ingredients.
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over…
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the entire plate.
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Finish by sprinkling the dried oregano and…
Finish by sprinkling the dried oregano and a pinch of black pepper over the top.
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Serve immediately while cool
Serve immediately while cool, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Allow: 24 hours
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