Mandarin Steak Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound cooked beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• kosher salt (to season steak)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Small bag of mixed salad greens lightly packed or fresh spring mix
• 1/2 cup of matchsticks carrots
• Small can of Mandarin oranges (drained)
• One small red onion
• ½ cup glazed pecans
• Cracked black pepper (to season steak)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves (Fresh Garlic)
• Rosemary sprigs

Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
• pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients together or if you have a mason jar; add all the ingredients together, secure the lid tightly and shake well. Set aside for later.
2. Pat the steaks dry and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl in 1 tablespoon of butter when the pan is hot.
4. Add two steaks to the hot pan and cook for 8 to 9 minutes, flipping every 3-4 minutes, until the steaks are well-browned, and the internal temperature reaches 150°F (or above) on a meat thermometer.
5. Transfer the seared steaks to a platter to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
6. While the steaks are resting, add the mixed greens, carrots, red onion, candied pecans to ?????. Whisk the salad dressing again and pour in about half INTO WHAT???.
7. Slice the steaks against the grain into ¼-inch strips. Add them to the salad.
8. Divide salad mix among plates for your family: top with steak, carrots, red onion, mandarin oranges, & pecans. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Total Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 350mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 12g
• Protein: 25g