Perfect for lunch or dinner, this hearty salad combines steak with sweet potatoes and a variety of vegetables.
Cooking time:35 minutes
Servings:4
Ingredients:
2 steaks, sliced 1cm thick (about 8 ounces each)
1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1/2cm thick slices
3 different vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, eggplant, red onion, red and yellow bell pepper, or romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup low-fat dressing or vinaigrette, such as Italian or red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation: Mix the potato and vegetables with 1/4 cup dressing; set aside. Rub the steak with garlic and pepper.
Place the steaks in a grill pan. Arrange vegetables around steaks. Grill steaks, covered, 7 to 10 minutes (over medium heat), turning occasionally. Grill lettuce and asparagus 2 to 4 minutes; grill other vegetables for 11 to 15 minutes or until crisp, turning occasionally.
Cut steaks and vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Combine beef, vegetables, and remaining 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl and mix. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
