Beef Steak Salad with Dried Cherries
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 5 Min. Cook Time • 30 Min. Marinate Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-in. thick |
| 4 small or 2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn |
| 1/2 c. dried cherries or dried cranberries |
| 1/4 c. crumbled Bleu cheese |
| 1/4 c. pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted |
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| Dressing: |
| 1/4 c. olive oil |
| 1/4 c. red wine vinegar |
| 1 clove garlic, minced |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/2 tsp. pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 1/3 c.; cover and refrigerate.
2. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-in. thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 min.
3. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1-2 min. or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
4. Combine lettuce and reserved dressing in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange beef over lettuce; sprinkle with cheese, cherries and nuts, as desired. Serve immediately.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.
Nutrition:
Calories: 373; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Total Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 29g; Sodium: 323mg;