Tossed Steak Salad with Spicy Garlic Dressing

  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

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

Salad

  • 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)

Steps

  • 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.

  • Cider vinegar can be substituted for the red wine vinegar in the dressing.
  • Enjoy this sizzling summer salad with a crusty French baguette and tall glasses of iced tea.
  • The Spicy Garlic Dressing is a version of Argentina's classic chimichurri sauce, which will give you a zesty, bold and spicy taste sensation. It is fondly referred to as Argentina's version of Italian pesto.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
14%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Potassium
500mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
3g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%
80%
Vitamin C
110%
110%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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