SESAME-GINGER STEAK SALAD

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This Asian-inspired salad makes a satisfying lunch. Cook the steak the night before, refrigerate, then simply toss with veggies and dressing when the lunch bell rings. -Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound)
1/2 cup sesame ginger vinaigrette, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
4 radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup fresh snow or sugar snap peas
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Brush steak with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook steak in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 5-7 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 before slicing., Divide salad mix among four plates. Top with radishes, onions, cucumber, peas, tomatoes and cilantro. Arrange sliced steak over salads; drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges