Asian Beef Salad with Sriracha Honey Dressing

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. flank steak
  • salt and ground black pepper
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lite soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. Sriracha, or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 head Bibb or other favorite lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
  • 2 small seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • handful fresh cilantro OR flat leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Prepare grill or broiler for high heat. Alternately, heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Season steak on both sides with salt nad pepper. Grill, broil, or pan-sear to desired doneness, about 4 minutes oer side for medium-rare. Let steak rest for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the dressing and salad.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce and Sriracha. Whisk in the oil; set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cucumber and cilantro.

  5. Slice steak thinly across the grain.

  6. Add the sliced steak to the salad and gently toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing and sere.

  7. Note: to tame the taste of raw onion, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then pat dry.

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