Southwestern Steak with a Balsamic Tomato, Green Bean and Potato Salad
Oh my! I’m a huge fan of steak, and the rub on this steak is outstanding. I chose a nice sirloin, but a ribeye or strip would work well too. It is delicious! And so is this salad! I could have eaten an entire plate of only salad and been very happy. The flavors in this meal work so well together. It’s such a nice diversion from the standard steak, potato, and salad rotation. And leftovers for lunch the next day is mighty tasty too!
Balsamic Tomato, Green Bean and Potato Salad
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound baby potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound green beans
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup basil, torn
- 1/4 cup parsley, torn
- 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
- Place potatoes in a sauce pan. Cover with water.
- Bring water to a boil. Let cook until fork tender – about 10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon and transfer the potatoes to a large bowl filled half way with ice water.
- Add green beans to the boiling water and cook for just a few minutes or until bright green and crisp.
- Add them to the ice water with the potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes and green beans and return to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
- Add grape tomatoes, onion, basil, and parsley.
- Toss and garnish with feta.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories 261 Fat 16 Sat Fat 4 Sodium 181 Carbs 25 Sugars 3 Fiber 8 Protein 8.
Southwestern Steak
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE COOK TIME : MINUTES PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 sirloins or other grilling steaks
DIRECTIONS
- Combine sugar and spices and rub on both sides of the steaks.
- Grill steaks over medium high heat 3-4 per side or to your desired doneness.
- Or cook them inside: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a heavy skillet. Sear on both sides, reduce heat, cover and let cook to your desired doneness.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 234g Calories 517 Fat 34.3 Carbs 4.1 Fiber .7 Protein 44
NOTES
KID NOTE: A few modification for this meal. Season the kid steaks with salt only. Deconstruct the salad into undressed servings of potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes.
VEGETARIAN TIP: Skip the steak and bulk up the salad with additional potatoes and green beans.
GLUTEN MODIFICATIONS: Gluten free as written.