Author Notes
This salad features marinated skirt steak, but you could also use flank steak or a top sirloin cut. Marinating for at least an hour tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor; marinating before grilling also helps to cut down on potentially harmful compounds associated with grilling meat. —WinnieAb
Ingredients
- Marinate and cook the steak
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1
lemon, juiced
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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2 teaspoons
garlic
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1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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1 pound
skirt steak, grass-fed if available
- Assemble the salad
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1 tablespoon
balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon
dijon mustard
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1
shallot, minced
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1/4 cup
basil, chopped
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4 cups
arugula
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2 cups
cherry tomatoes
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1
avocado, sliced
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1-2 ounces
goat cheese, crumbled
Directions
- Marinate and cook the steak
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Mix lemon juice with other marinade ingredients and pour into a large glass bowl or resealable plastic bag. Mix well and add the steak, turning to coat on all sides. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
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Heat your grill to high. When the grill is very hot, grill the steak. It should take 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Place on a cutting board and allow to rest covered with foil for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the salad
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In a large bowl, toss the arugula, tomatoes, and avocado. Slice and add the steak (make sure to slice the steak across the grain, especially if it is flank steak).
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Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Garnish with the crumbled goat cheese. Season with sea salt and fresh ground pepper, if desired, before serving.
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