Steak Salad
Bring the steakhouse home!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 baguette, cut into cubes (2 cups)
1/2 pound yellow string beans
4 cups baby spinach
1 1 1/2 inch thick boneless strip steak (about 12 ounces)
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees . In an ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the bread cubes and toss to coat. Transfer to the oven and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
Meanhile, in a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the beans until crisp-tender for about 2 minutes. Drain and let cool. Transfer to a bowl. Add the spinach and toss.
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Grill for 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Allow to cool, then thinly slice.
In a small bowl, mash the blue cheese and buttermilk until no large clumps remain. Whisk in the mayonnaise and vinegar. Season with pepper to taste. Divide the spinach, green beans, steak slices and croutons between 2 plates. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing on top.
