Mediterranean Steak Salad

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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • .3 c. bottled Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 12 oz. flank steak
  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 large red pepper
  • 8 c. mixed salad greens
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 1/4 c. hot cherry peppers

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat outdoor grill or a two-burner stovetop grill pan.

2 Make a spice rub by mixing first five ingredients in a small bowl.

3 Make steak: Press remaining spice rub on both sides of steak. Coat both sides of steak and red pepper with nonstick spray.

4 Grill pepper 7 minutes. Add steak to grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare. Remove steak and pepper to a cutting board. Cut pepper in strips; let steak rest about 5 minutes.

5 Meanwhile, add salad greens and remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Add to salad, along with any steak juices, if desired.

6 Pour dressing into a clear measuring cup; add water to equal 1⁄2 cup. Pour into a large serving bowl; whisk in 1 tsp Spice Rub until blended. Toss to mix and coat.