Steak Salad with Charred Onion Vinaigrette and Garlic-Cumin Yogurt

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, divided
  • 1 1/4 tsp ground pepper, divided
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb. skirt or flank steak
  • 1/2 medium red onion, peeled, root end left intact
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil plus 3 1/2 tbsp., divided
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp whole-grain mustard
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 head romaine, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 mini cucumbers, diced
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Combine 1 tsp each cumin and pepper with coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, paprika and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of steak. Let stand at room temp for 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, brush onion with 1/2 tsp oil. Grill the onion, turning once, until charred on both sides, about 20 minutes total. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam until completely soft, about 10 minutes. Trim the root end and finely chop the onion.

  4. Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard and 1/4 tsp salt with the remaining 3 1/2 tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in the onion.

  5. Grill the steak to desired doneness, 1-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  6. Whisk yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic with the remaining 1/2 tsp cumin and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Divide the yogurt mixture among 4 plates. Top each with a lettuce wedge, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, chives and some sliced steak. Drizzle each salad with the onion vinaigrette.

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