Look for prewashed packages of Asian-style salad mixes at your supermarket - their peppery, exotic character is great with this full-flavored steak and dressing. Look for fiber- and protein-rich edamame (green soybeans) in the frozen vegetables section of your supermarket.

Makes 2 servings, 3 cups each

ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

8 ounces top round steak, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups mixed Asian greens or mesclun greens
1 cup sliced snow peas
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/3 cup thawed shelled edamame
1/4 cup Sesame Tamari Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

1. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add the steak and cook about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for (at least 5) minutes before slicing.
2. Combine greens, snow peas, bell pepper, cabbage, cilantro, edamame and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Divide between 2 plates. Top with the steak.

Chicken Variation
Substitute 8 ounces chicken tenders for the steak. Cook through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Shrimp Variation
Substitute 8 ounces cooked, peeled shrimp for the steak (omit Step 1).

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving (steak): 328 calories; 9 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 68 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 42 g protein; 7 g fiber; 678 mg sodium; 949 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (320% daily value), Vitamin A (120% dv), Zinc (46% dv), Folate (43% dv), Iron (35% dv).
Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 4 lean meat
1 Carbohydrate Serving

Per serving (chicken): 233 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 67 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 32 g protein; 7 g fiber; 678 mg sodium; 651 mg potassium.
1 Carbohydrate Serving

Per serving (shrimp): 241 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 221 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 30 g protein; 7 g fiber; 884 mg sodium; 857 mg potassium.
1 Carbohydrate Serving

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1; refrigerate for up to 1 day.

RELATED RECIPES: Sesame Tamari Vinaigrette