Pan-Seared Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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A nutrient-packed salad featuring pan-seared grass-fed beef jerky strips atop mixed greens, tossed with a bright citrus vinaigrette. This American-inspired salad recipe (whole30, keto), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Chomps Original Grass-Fed Beef Jerky, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 sticks, sliced into thin strips Chomps Original Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
5 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1 medium, diced cucumber
1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 sticks of sliced Chomps Original Grass-Fed Beef Jerky and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly crisp but not burnt. Remove from heat.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, and 1/4 thinly sliced red onion.
Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
Step 5: Top the dressed salad with the warm beef jerky strips and serve immediately.