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Close-up of sliced medium-rare steak topped with flaky sea salt, served on a bed of mixed greens and microgreens, garnished with vibrant green and red leaves and a yellowish dressing.

Steak Salad with Charred Pepper Vinaigrette

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This bold and balanced steak salad gets its flavor from a peppery arugula base and a smoky vinaigrette made with charred Jimmy Nardello peppers. The acidity of the vinaigrette cuts beautifully through the richness of a seared hanger steak, making it a light but satisfying meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Meat, Salad
Cuisine: Modern American
Calories: 789

Ingredients
  

Steak Salad
  • 8 oz hanger steak
  • 1 handful arugula
  • Flaky salt to finish
Charred Pepper Vinaigrette
  • 4 oz Jimmy Nardello peppers
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet
  • Jar or container for vinaigrette
  • Mixing bowl
  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Char the Peppers: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add Jimmy Nardello peppers and cook, turning occasionally, until blistered and lightly charred on all sides. Remove and let cool. Trim the stems.
  2. Make the Vinaigrette: Add the charred peppers, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and olive oil to a wide-mouth jar or blender. Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to blend until smooth. Season to taste with kosher salt.
  3. Cook the Steak: Pat steak dry and season with kosher salt. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 2 minutes per side, remove and let rest for 4 minutes. Repeat until the steak reaches 130°F internal temperature for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Toss arugula with a spoonful of vinaigrette. Arrange sliced steak on top and drizzle with additional vinaigrette. Finish with flaky salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 789kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 62gSodium: 339mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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