Steak and Bacon Salad

Steak and Bacon Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 TBSP Fior Fiore EVOO
  • 1/2 bottle LTO Red Wine Sirloin Marinade
  • 1 TBSP Acacia honey
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 strip steaks (1 1/2" thick) extra fat trimmed or flank steak
  • Sea Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cherry balsamic
  • 1/4 cup Rosemary EVOO
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1 tsp Maruso Soy Sauce
  • 10 oz package mixed greens
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved if large
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 8 slices, thick bacon, cooked
  • Fried onions for topping

Instructions
 

  • For the steak: combine the EVOO, Red Wine Sirloin Marinade, honey and oregano in a jar and shake vigorously. Pour into a resealable bag and add the steaks. Seal and rub the marinade into the meat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 – 4 hours.
  • For the dressing: combine the Cherry Balsamic, Rosemary EVOO, optional honey and soy sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Remove the steaks from the marinade, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Grill the steaks until medium rare, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  • Salad: in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes and blue cheese. Add a little dressing and toss, adding more if needed. Add pecans and toss. Pile the salad on plates, top with steak, bacon and fried onions.