Steak Salad By Giada Food

CAPRESE SALAD - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Set the dressing aside.
• Cut the regular tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, and the plum tomatoes into wedges. Cut the cherry, grape, and teardrop tomatoes in half. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter. Drizzle the dressing over. Sprinkle with the basil and additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

STEAK SALAD BY GIADA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, Belgian endive, red onion, baby arugula and cherry tomatoes, and half of the cheese. Toss the salad with enough vinaigrette to coat.
• Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the salad on a platter.
• Cut the steaks crosswise into thin slices. Arrange the steak slices atop the salad and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the steak slices and serve.
• Red Wine Vinaigrette:
• Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.

SEARED RIB-EYE STEAK WITH ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper. When pan starts to smoke, carefully add steaks. Allow the steaks to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on 1 side, without moving or piercing the meat. This will help create a good, crusty sear. When steaks are brown, flip and sear the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove meat to a large plate and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Decoratively line a large platter with arugula. Tear the roasted peppers into large pieces and scatter over the arugula. In a small bowl, whisk in the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar and any meat juices that may have collected on the plate from the steaks. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steaks across the grain and on a bias into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces. Lay the slices on top of the salad and drizzle with dressing. Using a vegetable peeler, shave about Parmesan over the dish.

SLICED STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Place peppers on roasting sheet and broil them, turning occasionally, until skins darken and blister all over. Remove and place in paper bag for 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers and slice into narrow strips. Set aside in warm place.
• While peppers are broiling, place lettuce in middle of 4 individual serving plates.
• In hot skillet coated with oil, saute steak until rare (or to taste). Set aside in warm place. Deglaze pan with vinegar, scraping up any particles that cling to bottom. Add oil to taste.
• Arrange peppers on serving plates. Slice steak thin and lay over lettuce. Strain warm vinaigrette and pour it over salad. Grind fresh pepper over it and salt to taste. Serve immediately.