Beef Steak Salad with Dried Cherries
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
Marinate: 30 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
Marinate: 30 Min.
What you need:
* 1 beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-in. thick
* 4 small or 2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn
* 1/2 c. dried cherries or dried cranberries
* 1/4 c. crumbled Bleu cheese
* 1/4 c. pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Dressing:
* 1/4 c. olive oil
* 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 4 small or 2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn
* 1/2 c. dried cherries or dried cranberries
* 1/4 c. crumbled Bleu cheese
* 1/4 c. pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Dressing:
* 1/4 c. olive oil
* 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
What to do:
1. Combine dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 1/3 c.; cover and refrigerate.
2. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-in. thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 min.
3. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1-2 min. or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
4. Combine lettuce and reserved dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange beef over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, cherries and nuts, as desired. Serve immediately.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.
2. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-in. thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 min.
3. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1-2 min. or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
4. Combine lettuce and reserved dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange beef over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, cherries and nuts, as desired. Serve immediately.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 373; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Total Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 29g; Sodium: 323mg;