# Shaved beef salad **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 31, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaved-beef-salad/583866 "2011-05-31T17:02:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaved-beef-salad/583866/1 "2011-05-31T17:02:58Z")
**Ivorybill** popped into the New Orleans thread, and I was reminded that he treated me to lunch at Herbsaint when I was in The Big Sleazy. I had the shaved beef salad and liked it so much that I asked for the recipe. Everyone who has eaten this salad when I’ve made it has liked it. If you can’t get to The Crescent City, you can make it yourself: **Herbsaint Shaved Beef Salad** **Horseradish dressing** 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 3 tablespoons creole mustard (or whole grain mustard) 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon hot sauce (we use Louisiana brand hot sauce) 2 tablespoons cane syrup (this is a Louisiana product, and may not be available – you can substitute a mild molasses) 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Yield: about 2 cups **Directions** Mix it all together. I can’t get cane syrup here, so the first time I made it I made simple syrup and molasses. Now I just use a little Karo corn syrup and light molasses. I use Zatarain’s mustard and Louisiana brand hot sauce. **The beef** Most supermarkets will have packets of thinly-sliced roast beef. I prefer Trader Joe’s because I think it tastes better than the beef slices at the local supermarkets. It’s also cheaper. **The salad** You can make your own salad, but I find it easier to use the bagged mixed Spring greens. **Assembly** Use three or four slices of thinly-sliced roast beef. Tear it into bite-sized bits (no more than a couple of inches square) and arrange them on a large plate. Pile on the greens. Add as much dressing as you desire. Top with French’s fried onions. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaved-beef-salad/583866)._