Savory Steak Salad

Name: Savory Steak Salad
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1 pound); 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1 pound)
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and pepper. Rub over both sides of steak. Brush with 1/4 cup vinaigrette.
2

Place steak on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Add remaining brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until onion is browned, 5-10 minutes.
4

Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine greens, cranberries, blue cheese, onion and beef. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette; toss to coat.