Sliced Rib Eye Steak Salad With Zesty Blood Orange Honey Ginger Dressing

Description:

Indulge in a flavorful and nutritious sliced rib eye steak salad topped with a tangy blood orange honey ginger dressing. This recipe features tender rib eye steak, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing for a satisfying meal any day of the week.

Introduction:

Welcome to another edition of Steak Salad Sundays! In this recipe, we’re elevating your salad game with succulent sliced rib eye steak and a vibrant blood orange honey ginger dressing. Packed with fresh ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, colorful bell peppers, and juicy citrus fruits, this salad is a celebration of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. Let’s dive into the recipe and create a culinary masterpiece that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• Sliced rib eye steak
• 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup cabbage mix
• Handful of chopped cucumber
• Handful of red bell pepper slivers
• 1/2 mandarin, peeled and separated
• 1/2 blood orange, sliced
• Spoonful of chopped green onion
• Handful of shredded carrots
• Sprinkle of chopped cilantro
• Handful of honey sesame cashews, chopped
• Handful of crispy wonton strips
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Blood Orange Honey Ginger Dressing:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of one blood orange
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey (preferably hot honey)
• Spoonful of chopped chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Steak:

• Pat dry the rib eye steak and coat each side generously with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
• Heat a little oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
• Once the pan is hot, add the steak and let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness.
• During the last minute of cooking, add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and continuously baste the steak.
• Use a meat thermometer to check the steak’s temperature; it should read between 125-130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
• Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

2. Prepare the Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cabbage mix, cucumber, red bell pepper slivers, mandarin segments, blood orange slices, green onion, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, honey sesame cashews, and crispy wonton strips.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Prepare the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, blood orange juice, grated ginger, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4. Assemble the Salad:

• Slice the rested rib eye steak thinly.
• Add the sliced steak to the prepared salad.
• Drizzle the blood orange honey ginger dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.

5. Serve:

• Divide the salad between plates and serve immediately.

Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious sliced rib eye steak salad with a tangy blood orange honey ginger dressing, perfect for a refreshing meal any day of the week!