Beef Salad

Another fabulous Epicurious recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
•  -inch-thick beef tenderloin steak (about 6 steaks)

• Dressing

• 1 1⁄4 cups olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup  balsamic vinegar or 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon poppy seed

• Salad

• 3⁄4 cup green beans, trimmed
• 1  head bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1  head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1  cup  crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 3⁄4 cup  coarsely chopped walnuts (about 3 ounces)
• 1⁄2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rings

Directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to platter. Let stand until cool, about 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
2. For dressing:
3. Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. For salad:
5. Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry. Combine green beans and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cut steaks diagonally into thin slices. Add to salad. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve.