FLANK STEAK SPINACH SALAD

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Moist marinated steak, wild rice, almonds and veggies blend together nicely in this colorful main-dish salad. Years ago, a friend gave me the idea for this recipe, and with some tweaking, it's become a favorite of ours. -Freddie Johnson, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 beef flank steaks (about 1 pound each)
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing, divided
1-1/4 cups uncooked wild rice
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place steaks in a shallow dish; add 3/4 cup salad dressing and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Prepare the rice according to package directions. In a bowl, combine rice with 1/2 cup salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain steaks, discarding marinade. Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium heat for 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 for 10 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain; cool to room temperature. , To serve, arrange spinach on a large platter. Top with the rice, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes and steak. Sprinkle with almonds; drizzle with remaining salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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