Beef Steak Salad with Dried Cherries |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tender slices of marinated and stir-fried sirloin steak, dried cherries, pine nuts, and blue cheese are served on Boston lettuce for a memorable lunch or light supper. Ingredients:
1 beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick |
4 small 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 |
Directions:
1. Combine dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 1/3 cup; cover and refrigerate.
2. Cut 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.
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.
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