Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad

By sheilaolim

Lean sirloin steak sits atop a bed of fresh veggies for an
easy weeknight main-dish salad. Top with crumbles of
rich blue cheese to bring out the bold flavors in the
homemade vinaigrette.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 pound lean sirloin steak, trimmed
• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cups torn Bibb lettuce
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber
• 1 cup red bell pepper strips
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black
pepper; rub evenly over both sides of steak.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steak to pan; cook
5 minutes. Turn steak over; cook 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Place steak on
a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes. Cut across grain into thin slices.
3. Combine vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black
pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk. Combine
lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, and shallots in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; toss
gently to coat. Top salad with steak and cheese.