ITALIAN STEAK SALAD WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS

Italian Steak Salad with Parmesan Croutons image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups grape tomatoes (1/2 cup whole, 1 1/2 cups halved)
1/2 small red onion (1/2 cut into chunks, 1/2 thinly sliced)
1/4 cup fresh basil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds flank steak, halved lengthwise
3 cups torn Italian bread (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus shaved parmesan for topping
3 heads endive, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 head radicchio, torn
1 romaine lettuce heart, torn

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425˚. Combine the whole grape tomatoes, red onion chunks, basil and vinegar in a blender. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and blend until almost smooth. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and puree until smooth. Remove 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a small bowl.
Place each steak half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound on both sides with the flat side of a meat mallet until 3/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and brush with the reserved 2 tablespoons dressing. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the steak and sear until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
Meanwhile, toss the bread chunks with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately toss with the grated parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
Combine the endive, radicchio, romaine, halved grape tomatoes, sliced red onion and croutons in a large bowl; drizzle with the dressing and toss. Divide among plates and top with shaved parmesan. Thinly slice the steak and add to the salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 92 milligrams, Sodium 668 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 4 grams