Southwest Sirloin With Corn Salad Food

SOUTHWEST CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, salt and cumin; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.

GRILLED STEAK WITH GREEK CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, herbs, honey, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to a large bowl; set aside. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta and olives to the bowl with the remaining vinaigrette; toss to coat.
• Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, about 8 minutes; remove to a cutting board. Meanwhile, season the steaks with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, grill the steaks until the edges start browning, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 30 seconds. Transfer to the bowl with the reserved vinaigrette; toss to coat.
• Cut off the corn kernels and add to the salad. Serve the steak with the corn salad.

SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
• Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
• Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
• In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper; gently stir into corn mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

SOUTHWEST SIRLOIN WITH CORN SALAD

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE SALAD: In a large bowl combine the corn, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno.In a small saucepan whisk together the vegetable oil, mustard, vinegar, sugar, dill, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat and pour the warm vinaigrette over the corn mixture, toss well, and allow to stand at room temperature until ready to serve.TO MAKE THE RUB: Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the peppercorns and cumin seeds. Place in a small bowl and combine with the remaining rub ingredients.Trim the steak of any excess fat. Press the rub into both sides of the steak and allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Lightly brush or spray both sides of the steak with olive oil. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve warm with the salad.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Rub steak with salt, cumin and pepper. Brush poblano peppers, corn and onion with oil. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Grill vegetables, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut corn from cob; coarsely chop peppers, onion and tomatoes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; stir in cilantro., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices; add to salad.

SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all salad ingredients together in large serving bowl.
• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a cup or small bowl.
• Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
• If preparing ahead of time, wait to add chips so they stay crisp.