Mommy's Cravin' Steak! Salad

My DH made this salad rather frequently during my pregnancy as I was craving it! Many of our friends got really used to having this served for dinners during that time! ;) Toss with your favorite vinaigrette dressing and serve with a nice crusty baguette and a lovely red wine!!! (Post baby, of course) :)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4 (8 ounce)  steaks, filet mignon is my favorite
• 1 (5 ounce) bag  spring greens (baby spring mix if available)
• 1 (5 ounce) bag  Baby Spinach (or one to two 5.5oz bags Fresh Express brand 50/50 Mix is what we like, depending on amount needed)
• 1  quart grape tomatoes
• 1  quart  broccosprouts, to taste
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 onion (walla walla or vidalia)
• 1⁄2 cup broccoli floret
• 1⁄2 cup cauliflower floret
• 1  cucumber, sliced and peeled
• 1⁄2 cup zucchini, chopped (cut into desired size)
• 1⁄2 cup  yellow squash, chopped (cut into desired size)
• 1  cup blue cheese, crumbled

• SUGGESTED STEAK SEASONINGS

•  McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning, to taste (optional)
•  olive oil, to taste (optional)
•  garlic powder, to taste (optional)
•  rudy's barbecue sauce, to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Coat the steaks in a blend of oil and seasonings such as Montreal steak seasoning and garlic powder.
2. Grill to desired doneness.
3. Apply a brushing of bbq sauce, if desired before allowing meat to "rest" for 5 minutes prior to slicing. ( Rudy's BBQ sauce is a nice one if you aren't sprucing one up or making your own).
4. Depending on the number of servings desired, mix all prepared veggies in a LARGE bowl.
5. Mix in sliced steak and blue cheese crumbles.
6. At this point you can either dress the entire salad with a nice vinaigrette and toss lightly before serving, or allow each guest to select their own dressing. (a vinaigrette compliments the flavors best).
7. Serve with a nice baguette, crescent roll, and your favorite red wine.
8. ENJOY (hopefully outside somewhere nice!) :).