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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Caramelized onion and sirloin steak seasoned with a cinnamon rub make this main dish salad different from typical versions. Itâs easy to toss together with a packaged greens, blue cheese, dried cranberries and store-bought vinaigrette. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 1 pound) |
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided |
1 medium onion, sliced |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and pepper. Rub over both sides of steak. Brush with 1/4 cup vinaigrette.
2. Place steak on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Add remaining brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until onion is browned.
4. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine greens, cranberries, blue cheese, onion and beef. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette; toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.
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