Steaks With Salsa

This colorful salsa and steak combination is perfect for the summer fruit season and will introduce guests and family to a new taste sensation.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• SALSA

• 1  cup strawberry, halved
• 1  cup blueberries
• 2  tablespoons liquid honey
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1  tablespoon mint leaf
• 1  small  jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger, root grated

• STEAK RUB

• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon  orange rind, finely grated
• 1  tablespoon lemon rind, finely grated
• 1  tablespoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1  lb  beef grilling  steak (such as strip loin, rib eye, top sirloin or tenderloin)

Directions

1. SALSA: In a food processor or blender, combine berries, honey, vinegar, and mint leaves; process until coarsely chopped. Stir in jalapeno and ginger root. This can be cover and refrigerated for up to 2 hours).
2. STEAK RUB: In a small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, orange and lemon rinds, mustard, salt and pepper. Spread on both sides of steak.
3. Place steak on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once for 5-6 minutes per side or until browned but still medium-rare inside. Transer to heated platter; tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Serve steak with a spoonful of fresh berry salsa or one of the following variations.
5. VARIATIONS: Raspberry Red Onion Salsa: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat; cook 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, stirring until onion is softened. Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; boil for 3 minutes or until mixture is syrupy. Stir in 3/4 cup mashed raspberries.
6. Peach Mango Salsa: In a food processor or blender, combine 1 each diced, peeled and pitted ripe peach and mango, 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves and 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons granualted sugar. Process just until finely chopped. Season with pepper to taste.