Seared Steak Salad With Edamame & Cilantro (With Variations)

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. The roasted-nut and citrus flavors of the easy dressing go well with Asian-style salads or meals; try drizzling it on grilled shrimp or chicken breast, too. From EatingWell magazine, March/April 2007, and The EatingWell Diet (2007).

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 3-cup servings

Ingredients

• 8  ounces top round steaks, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4  cups  mixed asian greens or 4  cups mesclun
• 1  cup snow peas, sliced
• 1  cup red bell pepper, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded red cabbage
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  shelled edamame, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup  sesame tamari  vinaigrette (recipe follows)

• SESAME TAMARI VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS

• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or 2  tablespoons  organic tamari
• 1  tablespoon  toasted sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated

Directions

1. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper.
2. 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.
3. Let rest for (at least 5) minutes before slicing.
4. Combine greens, snow peas, bell pepper, cabbage, cilantro, edamame and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Divide between 2 plates.
5. Top with the steak.
6. NOTE 1: Chicken Variation Substitute 8 ounces chicken tenders for the steak. Cook through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
7. NOTE 2: Shrimp Variation Substitute 8 ounces cooked, peeled shrimp for the steak (omit Step 1).
8. DIETARY EXCHANGES: 3 vegetable, 4 lean meat (1 cabrohydrate serving).
9. SESAME TAMARI VINAIGRETTE DIRECTIONS:.
10. Whisk orange juice, vinegar, tamari, oil, honey and ginger in a small bowl until the honey is incorporated. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.