Name: Flat Iron Steak Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups); 1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ingredients

3/4 pound beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons lemon juice

5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)

1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced

1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

4 radishes, thinly sliced

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Instructions

1 Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice and the remaining salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 plates. Add tomato, avocado and radishes.

3 Cut steak into slices; place over salad. Drizzle with dressing; if desired, sprinkle with cheese.