Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Parmesan Crisps

  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 2 hr 35 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

Steak and Salad

  • 1 lb beef flank steak
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing or Italian dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • Additional 1/4 cup dressing

Parmesan Crisps

  • 6 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    In large nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, place steak and 1/2 cup dressing; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to marinate.
  • 2
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • 3
    To make Parmesan Crisps, spoon heaping teaspoonfuls Parmesan cheese in 12 mounds on cookie sheet. Spread each mound into 2-inch circle. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Carefully remove from pan to cooling rack. (Crisps may be made up to 2 days ahead and kept between layers of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.)
  • 4
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Sprinkle steak with cracked black pepper. Place steak on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 18 minutes or until desired doneness, turning halfway through grilling. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, toss asparagus with reserved marinade. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill “wok”); discard any remaining marinade. Place asparagus on grill. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • 6
    In large bowl, toss lettuce, radishes and the additional 1/4 cup dressing. Divide lettuce mixture among 4 dinner plates. Cut steak across grain into thin slices. Divide steak slices and asparagus evenly among plates. Serve with Crisps.

  • Check out your local farmers’ market for white or purple asparagus to add interesting color combinations to this salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
44%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
700mg
29%
Potassium
650mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
3g
Protein
39g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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