Warm Pepper Steak Salad
Instructions:
- 4 ounce beef tenderloin filet
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces mixed field greens
- 2 asparagus stalks, trimmed and cooked
- Greek olives
- 3 cherry tomatoes
- Vinaigrette:
- 2/3 cup extra−virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely minced onion
- 1 tablespoon Italian herb spice blend
- 1/2 cup fresh−squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight−fitting lid. Shake well.
- Makes about 1 cup. Set aside.
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Grill until medium rare, turning once, about 17 minutes total.
- Slice on the diagonal into thin pieces.
- Place salad greens in mixing bowl.
- Toss with 2 ounces of reserved vinaigrette.
- Place dressed greens on serving plate.
- Position asparagus in a \"V\" formation.
- Add olives and cherry tomatoes.
- Place tenderloin down center of salad.
- Serve with remaining vinaigrette on the side.