Tossed Steak Salad with Spicy Garlic Dressing

 

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3

tablespoons red wine vinegar

1

tablespoon lemon juice

1

teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)

2

large plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped

1

beef boneless top sirloin steak (1 lb), 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick

1

large red or yellow bell pepper

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

6

cups bite-size pieces salad greens

1

cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing. In small bowl, mix onions and tomatoes with remaining dressing; set aside.
• 2 Place beef steak and bell pepper on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning bell pepper frequently and beef once, until beef is desired doneness. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Cut beef into 1/4-inch slices. Toss beef and reserved 1/4 cup dressing. Cut bell pepper into strips.
• 3 In large bowl, place salad greens, mushrooms, bell pepper and beef. Add tomato mixture; toss.