# Summer foods!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-foods/621031>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [May 6, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-foods/621031 "2012-05-06T00:20:24Z")\
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**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 6, 2012, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-foods/621031/5 "2012-05-06T01:00:33Z")

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> [@nashiitashii](#):
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> Wow, that _does_ sound great, **Johhny L.A.**! I’ll have to search for it, as that may end up being in the summer food repertoire.

I found it.

> [@Shaved beef salad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaved-beef-salad/583866/1):
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> **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:
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> **Herbsaint Shaved Beef Salad**
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> **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
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> **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.
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> **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.
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> **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.

ETA: It’s really better if you get shaved beef (though TJ’s is quite acceptable). Recently I’ve been getting Boar’s Head from the supermarket, and having them shave it on their finest setting.

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