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Steak and Asparagus Salad
Created by: April J Harris

Steak and Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Course Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups assorted lettuces washed and torn
  • I use iceberg, Boston lettuce, baby romaine, Cos or Little Gem lettuces
  • 1 red pepper de-seeded and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • one large bunch of asparagus, washed that's about 14 spears of asparagus
  • 1 teaspoon mild olive oil
  • 1 eight to twelve ounce steak preferably about a half inch thick
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons mild olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons good Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons wholegrain Dijon mustard
  • 1 generous teaspoon honey
  • juices from the steak after it has rested

Instructions

  • Prepare the salad leaves and toss together in a bowl.
  • Add the red pepper and cherry tomatoes (reserving a few for garnish) and toss through.
  • Prepare the salad dressing by combining the 3 tablespoons mild olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard and honey and shaking together well in a container with a tightly fitting lid. Set aside.
  • Heat the teaspoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Trim any excess fat from the steak and sprinkle with a bit of Worcestershire sauce and Montreal Steak Seasoning on both sides.
  • Put the steak in the frying pan.
  • After 2 to 3 minutes, depending on how you like your steak cooked, turn the steak over.
  • Meanwhile, break any woody ends off the asparagus stalks and bring some water to a boil in a saucepan with a steamer insert.
  • Remove the steak from the heat and wrap it in aluminium foil to rest.
  • Steam the asparagus for two to three minutes while the steak rests.
  • Drain the asparagus.
  • Add any juices that have accumulated around the steak to the salad dressing and shake thoroughly to mix.
  • Toss half the dressing with the salad.
  • Divide the salad between two plates.
  • Slice the steak in thin slices and place half the slices on each salad filled plate.
  • Divide the asparagus between the plates.
  • Drizzle with as much of the remaining dressing you like.
  • Garnish with the remaining peppers and tomatoes and serve.

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