SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD

SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 32

Steak
1lb. flank steak
1 ½ Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tsp. taco seasoning
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. paprika
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
1 12oz. jar roasted red peppers (drained)
1 cup cilantro
¼ cup flat leaf parsley
1 large clove of garlic
2 ½ Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Salad
1 large head of romaine lettuce (2 small)
1 medium orange bell pepper; chopped
1 15 oz. can of corn; drained
1 15 oz. can of black beans; drained
½ large red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup of flat leaf parsley finely chopped
¼ cup of cilantro finely chopped
3 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
Croutons
1 loaf French bread
1 8oz. bag shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 clove of garlic

Steps:

Steak Place steak in a one gallon zip close bag. Combine spices and oil in a small bowl. Pour mixture over steak. Seal bag and massage spices into meat. Marinate in fridge for at least one hour. Heat grill to about medium low. Cook steak 4-5 minutes on each side until about medium. Remove from heat and cover with foil. Let rest about ten minutes. Roasted red pepper vinaigrette Place peppers, cilantro, parsley, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined. Slowly stream in oil until all ingredients are well blended. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Pour into gravy boat or cruet. Cover and refrigerate. Salad Rinse and drain lettuce. Pat or spin dry. Roughly, chop lettuce and place in large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Cover and refrigerate. Croutons Slice bread into ¼-inch pieces. Place on cookie sheet and put under broiler. Toast on both sides until golden brown. Cut garlic in half and rub cut side on one side of each crouton. Add about one Tbs. of cheese on each crouton. Place under broiler until cheese melts. This can be done on the grill. Assemble the Meal While Steak is marinating, prepare dressing and make salad. While the steak is cooking, make the croutons. After steak has rested, slice against the grain in thin slices. Toss the salad with the dressing and place the steak on top of the salad. Serve croutons on the salad or serve on the side. Eat and enjoy!!