March 17, 2021
Steak Salad with Red Pepper Dressing
This salad is full of bright flavor from roasted red bell pepper, topped with seared steak, and toasted pepitas for a textural contrast.
Servings: 2
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 1/2 pound mushrooms sliced
- pinch of thyme
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 organic romaine heart or butter lettuce sliced or torn into bite size pieces
- 1/4 pound grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup olives pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds toasted
Dressing
- 1/3 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dry the steak well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat. Sear the steak, about 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Set aside and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Do not clean the pan.
- Add the mushrooms to the now empty pan and cook until they are well browned, 8-10 minutes. Do not crowd the pan or the mushrooms will not brown properly. Add garlic and a pinch of thyme in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Set aside
- Make the dressing by pureeing all dressing ingredients until completely smooth.
- To assemble the salad, slice the steak against the grain Place atop the lettuce and top with tomatoes, olives, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Steak Salad with Red Pepper Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
561
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
138
mg
46
%
Sodium
755
mg
33
%
Potassium
1449
mg
41
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
58
g
116
%
Vitamin A
1940
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
111
mg
11
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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