FLAT IRON STEAK SALAD

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My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes. -Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 pound beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)
1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, 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., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice and the remaining salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 plates. Add tomato, avocado and radishes., Cut steak into slices; place over salad. Drizzle with dressing; if desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.