day 37, recipe 37: Steak & Potato Salad (Healthy Choice Recipe!!)

Mmmmm steak, potatoes, salad. Superb. However, most of the time that we dish up this meal, it's so far from healthy. Adding a little greens to your plate in hopes of lightening up your sour cream loaded baked potato just isn't quite cutting it. Here's a supper salad that will satisfy all the cravings and only has 390 calories per serving- now there's a reason not to feel guilty : )
Recipe courtesy of Light & Healthy 2010

Dressing

3 T              red wine vinegar
3 T              water
1                 green onion, sliced
2 T              extra virgin olive oil
1 T              honey
1 T              whole grain mustard
1                  garlic clove, minced
1/2 t             fresh thyme
                   salt & pepper, to taste


Salad
1 lb               boneless top sirlion steak
1 T               canola oil
1 lb               red potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into wedges
3                  romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite sized pieces
1/3 C            thinly sliced red onion
1 C               matchstick carrots (my addition)
1/4 C            part skim mozzarella, shredded (my addition)
1 T               Keg steak spice
1 T               paprika

Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. Best to do this step first so the dressing gets really well flavored!

In a small skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat & toss in potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, steak spice & paprika. Cover and cook for approx 10 minutes until potatoes are crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.

Meanwhile, grill your steak to your liking. Medium rare works best for this salad, so about 125 degrees F or 10 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes and slice into thin strips.

Assemble your salad by combining lettuce, carrots, onion and cheese. Toss and then layer the steak strips and potatoes over top. Stir the salad dressing a few times & pour overtop. Serve immediately.