Beef Steak Salad with Dried Cherries

A little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and a whole lotta nutritious. Tender sliced Sirloin Steak on a bed of fresh lettuce, topped with dried cherries, blue cheese and walnuts

Beef Steak Salad with Dried Cherries
Photos courtesy of Beef. It's What’s For Dinner

10 ingredients

4 servings

20 minutes

Nutrition information per serving: 373 Calories; 189 Calories from fat; 21g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 12 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 56 mg Cholesterol; 323 mg Sodium; 15 g Total Carbohydrate; 5.1 g Dietary Fiber; 29 g Protein; 3.3 mg Iron; 7.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 1.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.3 mg Zinc; 32.3 mcg Selenium; 107.3 mg Choline.

Ingredients:

  • 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound)

  • 4 small or 2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries or dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.

  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook beef until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare steaks and roasts 160°F for ground beef.
  • Refrigerate food promptly.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, and Choline.

Cooking:

1. Combine dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 1/3 cup; cover and refrigerate.

2. Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Add beef to remaining dressing; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.

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 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.

Cook's Tip: To grill, place beef steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated, gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Slice steak.

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.

Cook's Tip: To toast pine nuts or chopped walnuts, heat oven to 350°F. Arrange nuts in even layer on baking pan; 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Source: beefitswhatsfordinner.com