Grilled Southwest Steak Salad

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Grilled Southwest Steak Salad
Thu, 09-06-2007 - 8:13am

Grilled Southwest Steak, Radish, and Blue Cheese Salad

From the Taste of Summer Cookbook. Imagine cool, crisp romaine paired with the robust flavor of sirloin — it's South Beach meets Southwest!

4 servings

Description
Chili powder and fresh garlic give the steak a robust flavor that complements the crisp romaine and spicy radishes in this hearty Tex-Mex salad.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Start to finish: 10minutes

Ingredients
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11/4 pounds lean sirloin steak, about 3/4 inch thick
1 (12-ounce) head romaine lettuce, chopped (6 cups)
8 large radishes, cut into wedges, plus whole radishes for garnish
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions
In a small bowl, combine garlic, chili powder, cumin, 1?8 teaspoon of the salt, and 1?8 teaspoon of the pepper. Rub spice mixture onto steak.

Lightly coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Grill steak about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into thin slices.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, radishes, cheese, oil, lime juice, and remaining 1?8 teaspoon salt and 1?8 teaspoon pepper. Divide salad among

4 plates, top with steak slices, and garnish with whole radishes. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information
360 calories
19 total fat (8 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
39 g protein
3 g fiber
680 mg sodium

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