California Potato And Steak Salad Recipes

CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED STEAK AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide between two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around potatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once. , Brush steak with 2 tablespoons dressing; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 22-26 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning once., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape; transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add cheese and remaining dressing. Thinly slice steak. Toss lettuce, onions and steak with potato mixture.

SKIRT STEAK AND HORSERADISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Press garlic into small bowl. Whisk in prepared horseradish and white wine vinegar, then 6 tablespoons oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in sliced shallots. Steam potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Place potatoes in large bowl and let cool slightly. Add grape tomatoes and sugar snap peas to potatoes in bowl. Gently toss with enough dressing to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle skirt steak with salt and pepper. Sear skirt steak until crusty and medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer steak to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak on slight diagonal across grain.
• Divide watercress among 4 plates; drizzle with more dressing. Top with horseradish potato salad, then steak slices. Serve with remaining dressing alongside.

WARM STEAK AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle the steak with vegetable oil and very liberally, season the steak with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the steak sit out at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and heat the grill to hot.
• In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Lay the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with the garlic-infused oil. Roast the potatoes for 18 minutes, or until deep golden, turning halfway through. Set the potatoes aside.
• Place the seasoned steak on the hot grill and grill the steak until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest under tented foil.
• To assemble the salad: Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Sprinkle on the halved tomatoes. Divide the warm potatoes among the plates. Drizzle with the Sour Cream-Bacon Dressing. Slice the steak thinly on the bias and fan on top. Top the salad with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, sour cream, and garlic powder. Drizzle in the oil and bacon fat to emulsify. Whisk in the chopped bacon, green onions, and season with salt, and pepper, to taste, if necessary.

CALIFORNIA POTATO AND STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in saucepan 15 min. or until tender; drain. Cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat grill to medium heat. Mix salsa, A.1. and sour cream until blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Combine seasonings; rub onto both sides of steak.
• Grill steak 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160ºF). Remove from grill; let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Cover platter with salad greens. Top with meat, avocados, tomatoes and potatoes. Serve with salsa mixture.

CALIFORNIA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool.
• Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water and cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold. Dice the eggs.
• In a salad bowl, lightly toss the potatoes, eggs, artichoke hearts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, and mayonnaise until all ingredients are coated with dressing.

STEAK AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, add the potatoes and enough water to cover. Add the salt and bring the water to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, arrange steak, potatoes, beans, mushrooms, ½ cup onion rings and bell pepper over lettuce leaves. Serve with dressing on the side and top with remaining onion rings.

CALIFORNIA CHEESE AND RED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam potatoes over boiling water in covered saucepan until just tender when pierced with tip of a sharp knife, 35-40 minutes.
• Remove potatoes and cool until tepid, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make dressing: In large bowl, place olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir or whisk until blended and smooth. Add roasted red peppers, green onion and tarragon and stir to combine.
• When potatoes have cooled, cut them in half lengthwise, then cut them crosswise into slices about 1/2-inch thick.
• Add cheese, then stir and toss gently to combine and coat potatoes and cheese with the dressing.
• Taste, then season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
• If not serving within 1 hour, refrigerate the salad.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.

STEAK AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high. Pat steak dry; season steak with salt and pepper and cook until browned and medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side (reduce heat if skillet begins to scorch). Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
• In a large bowl, combine romaine and arugula. Add potatoes, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil and toss to combine. Top salad with steak and Parmesan and serve with lemon wedges.