Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Black and Blue Steak Salad

Black and Blue Steak Salad with Asparagus and Red Peppers


Tender gilled steak in a salad with grilled asparagus, red peppers and onions in a balsamic vinaigrette topped with a tangy blue cheese.

Servings: makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 pound steak such as rib eye, flank, etc., room temperature
salt and pepper or your favourite steak spice blend to taste
1 (6 ounce) bag mixed greens
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Directions
1.Brush the grill with the olive oil and heat it up to medium.
2.Add the red pepper, onion and asparagus and grill until tender, about 5-8 minutes and set aside.
3.Rub the salt and pepper (or steak spice blend) into the steak on both sides.
4.Grill the steak for no more than 2 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
5.Let the steak rest for 5 minutes and then slice it thinly.
6.Assemble salad and toss in the balsamic vinaigrette.
7.Serve salad topped with the steak and blue cheese
This recipe comes from one of my favorite food blogs, I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do!  Go check them out at Closet Cooking
Enjoy~
Mommy of 6 <3

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