Name: Steak & Strawberry Spinach Salad
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless strip steak or rib-eye, trimmed; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, divided; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; .5 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 small shallot, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 small clove garlic, grated; 0.5 teaspoon honey; 2 slices whole-wheat country bread, preferably day-old, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 5-ounce package baby spinach; 2 cups thinly sliced strawberries

Steak & Strawberry Spinach Salad

With all due respect to the strawberries, croutons can really make a salad, especially these croutons. Instead of tossing them with oil and baking them, we start the bread and oil in a cold saucepan for the crunchiest results.

By Judy Kim

Published on May 7, 2021

Steak and Strawberry Spinach Salad — Photo: Leigh Beisch

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless strip steak or rib-eye, trimmed
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, divided
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 small shallot, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small clove garlic, grated
½ teaspoon honey
2 slices whole-wheat country bread, preferably day-old, torn into bite-size pieces
1 5-ounce package baby spinach
2 cups thinly sliced strawberries

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high. Pat steak dry with a paper towel; season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
Combine 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, shallot, garlic, honey, 1/8 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
Combine the remaining 1/2 cup oil and bread in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the edges of the bread are golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Use tongs to transfer the croutons to a paper-towel-lined plate as they are done, sprinkling immediately with some of the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Meanwhile, oil the grill rack. Add the steak and cook, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125°F for medium-rare, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Add spinach, strawberries and the croutons to the reserved dressing; toss to coat. Slice the steak and serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458	Calories
28g	Fat
24g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 604mg	26%
Potassium 442mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.