Cool, refreshing, healthy, and--thanks to the luxurious addition of tender beef--quite a satisfying dinner. The recipe suggests you season the beef simply with salt and pepper, but since I prefer things spicy, I used a store-bought Montreal Seasoning blend for added pizzazz. To the salad, I added a few fresh mint leaves from the garden, and served it with lime wedges for squeezing at the table. I also served a warm baguette on the side, though pita bread or even a simple rice salad would be a nice accompaniment. For dessert, coconut sorbet--au natural, or drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled with chopped candied ginger.

Cool, refreshing, healthy, and--thanks to the luxurious addition of tender beef--quite a satisfying dinner. The recipe suggests you season the beef simply with salt and pepper, but since I prefer things spicy, I used a store-bought Montreal Seasoning blend for added pizzazz. To the salad, I added a few fresh mint leaves from the garden, and served it with lime wedges for squeezing at the table. I also served a warm baguette on the side, though pita bread or even a simple rice salad would be a nice accompaniment. For dessert, coconut sorbet--au natural, or drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled with chopped candied ginger.