Mouthwatering Churrasco Steak Salad

Salad doesn't have to be reduced to a simple side. Take this charming churrasco offering for example. It's a rare find when you're looking for gorgeous greens topped with high-quality red meat.

Mouthwatering Churrasco Steak Salad

Ingredients

For 0004 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 8 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
  • 2/3 tablespoon(s) light maple syrup
  • 3 teaspoon(s) sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon(s) thyme
  • 1 cup(s) olive oil
  • 1 dash(es) pepper
  • 16 ounce(s) flank steak
  • 6 cup(s) butterhead lettuce
  • 4 cup(s) watercress
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cooking spray

Directions

    1. Prepare the vinaigrette by combining the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, and the thyme in a medium bowl. 
    2. Add the olive oil and set aside.
    3. Season the steak with the remaining salt and pepper. Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray.
    4. Add the steak and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
    5. Transfer the steak to a cutting board.
    6. Combine the lettuce and watercress in a large bowl. 
    7. Add the tomatoes and onion.
    8. Toss the salad with vinaigrette dressing.
    9. Cut the steaks crosswise into thin slices.
    10. Arrange the steak slices on top of the salad and drizzle more vinaigrette over the steak.
    11. Serve.