Strawberry Roast Beef Salad

Delightful dinners are all about the unexpected, and one way to accomplish that is creative use of what's already in the 'fridge.  This week we had just a couple slices of leftover roast beef.  Not enough for the two of us for dinner.  But, looking around there were possibilities.

Strawberries are in season here, and there were some in the 'fridge that needed to be eaten.  Combine that with 80 degree summer weather, and this lovely and delicious salad became a delightful dinner for two.  The original idea came from a Steak Salad recipe, but leftover Roast Beef made a great substitute.  Be creative!

Strawberry Roast Beef Salad  for 2

A quickly snapped photo before we enjoyed this for dinner.

2 slices of leftover roast beef
1 or 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup diced celery
Lettuce
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Blue Cheese salad dressing

Slice cold roast beef into julienne strips.  Place in a plastic container and coat with Vinaigrette.  Cover and turn to coat all sides. Let marinade in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the salad.
Cook the corn in a bit of water on the stove or in the microwave.  Strain and chill in cold water. Drain.
Slice strawberries and celery. Tear lettuce.
Layer the ingredients on a dinner plate: Lettuce, corn, celery, roast beef, cheese and strawberries.  Top with Blue Cheese salad dressing.
Biscuits, rolls, toast or crackers will go well.  And maybe a glass of white wine.