Asian Beef Salad with Sriracha Honey Dressing
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: 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
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Prepare grill or broiler for high heat. Alternately, heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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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.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce and Sriracha. Whisk in the oil; set aside.
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In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cucumber and cilantro.
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Slice steak thinly across the grain.
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Add the sliced steak to the salad and gently toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing and sere.
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Note: to tame the taste of raw onion, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then pat dry.