CHILI-RUBBED STEAK & BREAD SALAD

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We love skirt steak in our house. To make it a meal, I created a ranch-inspired bread salad with the best flavor combinations - creamy, tangy, sweet and fresh. - Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1-1/4 pounds)
2 cups cubed multigrain bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons finely grated horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
3 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

Mix chili powder, brown sugar, salt and pepper; rub over steak. Let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, toss bread cubes with oil. In a large skillet, toast bread over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, whisk salad dressing, horseradish and mustard., Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion and toasted bread. Add 1/2 cup dressing mixture; toss to coat. Slice steak; serve with salad and remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.