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Steak Salad, from Leftovers                                                      Time: 15 minutes

10 - 12 oz (350gr) cold, grilled sirloin steak   from leftover steak
Lettuce for 2-person salad
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
!/2 green pepper 
1/4 - 1/2 sweet onion 
1 avocado
2 - 3 oz feta cheese  
1 jar/can asparagus, artichoke hearts, palm hearts - whatever tickles your fancy...
2 tbs fresh oregano   left whole
Balsamic Vinaigrette

Make Vinaigrette.  Slice green pepper and onion.  Slice tomatoes in half.  Pit and slice avocado.  Open and drain asparagus.  Tear lettuce and put in large salad bowl.  Add about a third of the vinaigrette and toss to coat all leaves.  Arrange vegetables on salad around edges of bowl.  Slice steak at an angle in thin slices.   Arrange in middle of salad.  Sprinkle with herbs.  Crumble or cube feta, sprinkle on salad.  Drizzle with a little vinaigrette and serve with vinaigrette on the side.  

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 tbs Dijon Mustard
3 tbs Balsamic vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil, the good stuff

Put all ingredients, except oil, in small bowl and whisk well.  Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly until thick and creamy.


 

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