Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Ginger Steak Salad


Ginger Steak Salad
from tastykitchen


Marinade:

2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Sherry
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
1 whole Rib-eye, Strip, Or Sirloin Steak
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Salad Dressing:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons White Sugar
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Diced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Minced
½ whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced

Salad Ingredients:
2 whole Green Onions
8 ounces, weight Salad Greens (baby Lettuce, Endive, Radiccio, Etc.)

Combine steak marinade ingredients in a Ziploc bag. Mix and place steak into bag. Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Combine salad dressing ingredients and slice green onion.

When steak is finished marinating, add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a hot skillet. Cook steak about 1 1/2 minutes per side, or until medium rare. Remove from skillet and keep on a plate, allowing to cool slightly.

Toss salad greens in 3/4 of the salad dressing. Place steak on cutting board and slice thinly, then pour juices from the plate over the top. Mound tossed salad on a platter, then place sliced steak on top of salad. Pour remaining salad dressing over the top. Sprinkle green onions over the salad, and add cherry tomatoes if desired.

{cooks note}

I know, two salads in one week.  It's summer, so this is allowed.  I first saw this recipe on this blog.  I was having people over for dinner, so I decided it would be a great summer meal to serve.  When it is so hot outside, the last thing I want to eat is a hot, heavy meal.  I already feel 10 pounds overweight from the heat as it is.  This salad is so fresh and full of lot's of yummy flavor.  The fresh ginger is one of the best parts.  I used an organic spring salad mix from Costco. For the cut of meat, I used sirloin.  I marinated it all day long and let me tell you, it was totally worth the little effort.  The steak literally melts in your mouth.

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