Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower-Pomegranate Salad

Name: Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower-Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (2- to 21/2-pound) trimmed and tied whole fillet of beef; 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets; 5 large shallots, peeled and quartered; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard; 1 (5-ounce) package baby kale; 1/2 c. pomegranate seeds

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Dec 9, 2014

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beef tenderloin with roasted cauliflower pomegranate salad

Ryan Liebe

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Cal/Serv:

391

This juicy beef tenderloin is brightened by a tangy cauliflower-pomegranate salad. It is sure to satisfy any crowd and the best part is you only need one dish!

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Ingredients

1 (2- to 21/2-pound) trimmed and tied whole fillet of beef
6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 head cauliflower, separated into florets
5 large shallots, peeled and quartered
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 (5-ounce) package baby kale
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 475°F. Place the beef on a large rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake at 475°F for 12 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, toss 2 tablespoons oil with cauliflower and shallots; season with additional salt and pepper. Quickly scatter vegetables around beef in the pan and continue to bake, stirring vegetables once, 18 more minutes (for medium-rare) or until meat reached desired degree of doneness.
3. Step 3Remove beef from pan and cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir kale into hot pan with vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil mixture and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Slice beef and serve with cauliflower pomegranate salad.