GRILLED STEAK BRUSCHETTA SALAD

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You'll want to fire up the grill just to make this impressive entree. The steaks cook quickly, and the salad prep takes almost no time at all. -Devon Delaney, Princeton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
3 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
3/4 cup prepared bruschetta topping or vegetable salad of your choice
Crumbled blue cheese, optional
3/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, 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 5 minutes. , Grill bread, covered, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted; place on salad plates., Thinly slice steak; arrange over toast. Top with arugula and bruschetta topping; sprinkle with cheese if desired. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 950mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.