grilled pepper steak salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound lean skirt steak or flank steak
• 8 cups packed torn romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens
• 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, diced
• 1 1/4 cups sargento®shredded reduced sodium mild cheddar cheese or sargento® artisan blends shredded double cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pureed chipotle chlies in adobo sauce (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• rub 2 teaspoons garlic and pepper over steak. grill over medium-hot heat on a covered grill 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness depending on thickness of steak. transfer steak to a carving board; tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
• meanwhile, combine lettuce, tomato, avocado, 1 cup cheese and red onion in a large bowl. combine oil, lemon juice and remaining garlic in a small bowl; mix well. for a spicier dressing, add chipotle chilies. add mixture to bowl; toss with lettuce mixture. transfer to four serving plates.
• carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange over salads. top with remaining cheese.