Roast beef and rocket salad with parmesan shavings

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

Roast beef is a dense, ready-to-eat source of complete protein, iron, and zinc, making it an efficient way to break a fast without any prep-heavy cooking. Paired with olive oil and parmesan, the fat content slows digestion and extends satiety well past the meal itself. Rocket contributes volume, bitterness, and micronutrients without adding meaningful carbohydrate, keeping the whole plate comfortably inside a keto or carnivore-adjacent eating window.

Ingredients

• 250g thinly sliced roast beef (rare or medium-rare, deli-style or homemade)
• 100g wild rocket (arugula)
• 40g parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler
• 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp butter, melted (optional, for extra richness)
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: a handful of walnuts or pine nuts for crunch

Instructions

1. Arrange the rocket in an even layer across two plates.
2. Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the rocket.
3. Lay the roast beef slices loosely over the greens, folding or ruffling them rather than stacking flat, so the dressing can reach every layer.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salads.
6. Scatter the shaved parmesan on top, followed by the walnuts or pine nuts if using.
7. Finish with a drizzle of melted butter for extra fat and richness, if desired.
8. Season with a final crack of black pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Fasting Compatibility

Best for: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD. This salad requires no cooking, so it works well as a quick meal to break a fast or as a light lunch inside a compressed eating window. The high protein-to-fat ratio supports satiety without a starch or sugar load, and the recipe is fully carnivore-compatible if the rocket and onion are omitted.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.