California Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 1 1/4 lb Flank steak

• Produce

  • 8 oz Arugula, fresh
  • 1 lb Asparagus
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes, assorted
  • 1 cup Cilantro, fresh
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 Red onion

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lime juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt & pepper
  • 1 Salt & pepper to season

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar

Found on joyfulhealthyeats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1.25lb flank steak
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper to season
• 8 oz. fresh arugula
• 1 red onion, sliced into 1 rings (keep them together youre going to grill them)
• 1lb. asparagus, trimmed
• 1 pint of assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium high heat.
• Season asparagus and onion rings with olive oil and salt.
• Place asparagus and onion rings on grill. Grill the asparagus for 4-5 minutes and remove. Grill the onion rings for 4-5 minutes per side until char marks appear. Remove and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive to flank steak, rub into both side. Season both sides with salt & pepper.
• Place flank steak on the grill. Grill each side for 3-5 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. (make sure you slice it against the grain)
• While the steak is resting add the following to a small food processor: a garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Blend until smooth and looks like a dressing.
• Assemble the salad, add fresh arugula, grilled red onion slices, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and sliced flank steak to a large serving platter. Serve with Chimichurri Dressing on the side! Garnish with a lime.

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