Steak And Potatoes Our Way With 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.

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.

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.

STEAK AND POTATOES OUR WAY, WITH SALAD

Steps:

• If using broiler, turn on.
• Scrub potatoes; do not peel. Bring to boil in covered pot with water to cover.
• Trim fat from flank steak and score on the diagonal. Prepare the stove-top grill, if you are using one. Grill or broil steak until well browned on both sides and medium rare in the center, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Drain artichokes, reserving 2 tablespoons of marinade. Place artichokes in strainer and run hot tap water over them; drain.
• Turn on food processor and put garlic through feed tube to mince. Add artichokes, reserved marinade, vinegar, wine and thyme and process until the mixture is smooth. Season with pepper.
• Wash and dry arugula and trim stems; wash tomatoes and dry.
• When flank steak is cooked, cut into julienne strips on the diagonal; cut strips into 3 or 4 pieces.
• Drain cooked potatoes and cut into small pieces. Combine the potatoes with steak and artichoke puree. Mix well.
• Arrange beds of arugula on three plates; top with salad and decorate with tomatoes.