Carpaccio

An Italian food that consists of seared, rare beef tenderloin thinly sliced and served with a cold olive oil vinaigrette, which may have lemon juice added, and then topped with Parmesan cheese. Traditionally, it is served on top of salad greens that may include arugula, endive, radicchio, and watercress, or it may be accompanied by a sauce consisting of mustard, garlic, and mayonnaise.