MUSHROOM STEAK SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Mushroom Steak Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette image

When I want to serve a romantic dinner for my husband and me, I fix this elegant yet easy salad. I just add crusty French bread and a glass of wine. -Candace McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces boneless beef sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup each sliced fresh baby portobello, shiitake and button mushrooms
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steak in 1 tablespoon olive oil until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet; let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and thyme. Whisk in walnut oil and remaining olive oil. Stir in walnuts. , Divide salad greens and shallot between 2 serving bowls. Cut steak into slices. Top salads with steak and mushrooms. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 48g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.