Arugula Salad with Steak Tips

By mz0926

Cook's Country
Why this recipe works:


Dressing spicy arugula with a simple vinaigrette and fortifying it with tender steak tips makes for a quick and elegant dinner salad.





Serves 4

You can substitute any blue cheese for the Gorgonzola.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sirloin steak tips, trimmed
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 12 ounces (12 cups) baby arugula
• 6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook steak until well browned all over and temperature registers 125 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.


2. Whisk shallot, vinegar, garlic, mustard, honey, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Slowly whisk in remaining ¼ cup oil. Add arugula and Gorgonzola to vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cut steak against grain into ¼-inch thick slices. Divide salad among individual dinner plates and top with sliced steak. Serve.