Black and Blue Caesar Salad
Instructions:
- 1 ounce shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup), divided
- 1 1/4 cups large croutons, divided
- 3 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 3 slices Roma tomato
- 1 (6−ounce) sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked diced bacon, heated
- In a large bowl, sprinkle about half the Parmesan and half the croutons over romaine; add dressing and toss well.
- Place in a chilled pasta bowl or large soup plate; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, creating a \"snowcap\" effect.
- Add tomato slices on one side;refrigerate.
- In a very well−ventilated area or outdoors, heat a cast−iron skillet over high heat.
- Brush one side of sirloin with melted margarine; sprinkle to taste with Cajun seasoning.
- Place seasoned−side down in skillet(Caution: There might be a slight flame when meat is placed in skillet.).
- While first side is cooking, brush second side with melted margarine and sprinkle with additional seasoning.
- Cook about 2 minutes; turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or to desired degree of doneness.
- Cut into 1/2−inch slices.
- Fan sliced steak over salad; top with blue cheese, bacon and remaining croutons.