Italian Bread Salad With Grilled Beef |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This entrée salad has crunchy croutons, juicy steak, summer ripe tomatoes and greens. Serve with a frosty pitcher of iced tea. Ingredients:
4 cups cubed italian bread (1 inch) or 4 cups sourdough bread (1 inch) or 4 cups multigrain bread (1 inch) |
1 lb sirloin steak, 1 inch thick |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3 cups baby greens |
2 tomatoes, cut in 8 wedges |
8 large button mushrooms, sliced |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 pinch salt |
1 pinch pepper |
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
1. On ungreased baking sheet, toast bread cubes in 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Season both sides of steak with pepper. Place on greased grill over medium high heat, or on broiler pan; close lid and cook, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare, or until desired doneness. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
3. DRESSING: Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. In large salad bowl, toss together salad greens, bread cubes, steak, tomatoes and mushrooms; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. Garnish with fresh basil Makes 4 servings.
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