Name: Sweet and Spicy Steak Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4-inch thick; ¾ cup bottled raspberry vinaigrette; ¼ cup raspberry spreadable fruit jam; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, drained and finely chopped (1 teaspoon); 1 ounce semisoft goat cheese (chèvre); 6 cups baby arugula, baby spinach, mesclun or mixed baby salad greens; 4 roma or small tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; Snipped chives (optional); Cracked black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

If desired, partially freeze beef (about 30 minutes) for easier slicing. Trim fat from meat. Thinly slice meat across the grain into strips. Place meat in a resealable bag or covered dish; set aside.

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Step 2

For dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette, jam, cilantro and chipotle pepper. Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing over the beef and turn meat to coat. Chill for 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Chill the remaining dressing, covered, until ready to serve.

Step 3

Meanwhile, shape the goat cheese into 12 balls. Chill, covered, on a small plate until ready to use.

Step 4

At least 30 minutes before serving the salad, soak twelve 6-inch bamboo skewers in water.

Step 5

Drain the meat; discard marinade. Thread meat in accordion fashion on the bamboo skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between the pieces. Place the skewers on the rack of a gas or charcoal grill directly over medium heat. Cover and grill for 8 to 12 minutes or until desired doneness, turning the skewers halfway through the cooking time.

Step 6

To serve, spread arugula on a platter. Arrange the cheese balls, tomato wedges and avocado in separate piles on top of the arugula. Arrange mushroom slices on top of the rest of the arugula. Place the meat skewers on top of the mushrooms. If you like, garnish with chives and pepper. Whisk the remaining dressing to combine; drizzle over the salad or pass separately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

489 calories; 24 g total fat; 9 g saturated fat; 1 g polyunsaturated fat; 8 g monounsaturated fat; 112 mg cholesterol; 390 mg sodium. 1011 mg potassium; 28 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 19 g sugar; 44 g protein; 0 g trans fatty acid; 2187 IU vitamin a; 21 mg vitamin c; 0 mg thiamin; 1 mg riboflavin; 10 mg niacin equivalents; 1 mg vitamin b6; 60 mcg folate; 4 mcg vitamin b12; 182 mg calcium; 5 mg iron;

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