Southwestern Steak Salad

Southwestern Steak Salad
Ease of Preparation: Easy
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Directions for: Southwestern Steak Salad

Ingredients

The Steak

3 Tbsp coriander seed

3 Tbsp cumin seed

5 clove garlic, peeled and minced into a paste

1 cup olive oil

Dash hot sauce

2 Tbsp mustard

Salt

1 lb(s) flank steak

The Dressing

cup salsa

Half a lime, juiced

2 Tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

The Salad

4 large handfuls of baby greens, washed and dried

1 cup cilantro leaves

1 red pepper, diced

1 cup grated cheddar

Directions

The Steak

1. Grind coriander and cumin seed in a spice grinder, coffee grinder or mortar and pestle and place in a medium sized bowl.

2. Add garlic, oil, hot sauce and mustard and stir.

3. Place the steak into a resealable freezer bag and pour in the marinade.

4. Seal and rub the marinade into the meat, making sure its well coated. Put in fridge for at least 1 hour, or as long as overnight.

5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

6. Turn and sear on other side for 5 minutes more, or until steak is medium rare.

7. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, and then slice thinly across the grain of the meat.

The Dressing

1. Place salad dressing ingredients into the bottom of a salad bowl and whisk together.

The Salad

1. Add greens, cilantro, red pepper, grated cheese, and flank steak to the salad bowl. Toss well and serve.

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