Salad isn’t just for summer; a great salad can warm your soul just as much as a great stew! You just need the right salad… oh hey, Winter Steak Salad! That should do the trick! The bed of greens is bright, fresh watercress with a sprinkling of refreshing mint and warming chicory. But on top is a rosy, savory, juicy rib-eye steak, the kind of succulent and hearty treat that would make any salad welcoming and delicious. Winter Steak Salad will be making appearances throughout the cold weather season from now on, and your tastebuds will be all about it!
Ingredients
For the spiced pickled dressing:
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 banana shallot or 1 regular shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 green chili, small and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons malt vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For steak salad:
- 2 (8-ounce) rib-eye steaks
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 chicory, leaves separated
- 2 handfuls watercress
- mint leaves, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a dry saucepan, gently toast the coriander seeds until fragrant over medium-low heat, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 2 –Add the bay leaves, the shallot, the chili, the vinegar, the water, the sugar, the salt, and the pepper to the saucepan.
Step 3 –Simmer the dressing until the flavors meld, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4 –Set the dressing mixture aside and allow it to cool.
Step 5 –Remove the bay leaves and whisk in the olive oil.
Step 6 –Heat a heavy-based pan or skillet over high heat for 3-4 minutes.
Step 7 –Season the steaks generously with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 –Cook the steak until cooked through to at least 135 degrees F, about 2 minutes-2 minutes 30 seconds per side.
Step 9 –Allow the steaks to rest, then slice the steaks against the grain.
Step 10 –Combine the chicory, the watercress, and the mint leaves in a serving dish or in a bowl.
Step 11 –Coat the salad with the salad dressing, to taste.
Step 12 –Arrange the steaks on top and serve.
