Sweet And Salty Grilled Steak With Cucumber Salad Food

SUNNY'S EASY CUMIN-RUBBED STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• For the steaks: In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of each steak and rub into the meat. Rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Once the steaks have rested, heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle pan on medium-high heat. Drizzle the steaks with olive oil on both sides, then add the steaks to the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook on the second side just 2 minutes more, or until desired doneness. Remove the steaks to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
• For the cucumber salad: In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and whisk together until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Add the cucumber, radishes, red onion and jalapeno if using. Toss and let sit at room temperature while the steaks are resting. Serve the steaks topped with the cucumber mixture.

SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

SWEET AND SALTY GRILLED STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic and jalapeño. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over the flank steak and let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 24 hours). Let meat come to room temperature before cooking if necessary.
• Combine the cucumber, radishes and scallions. Pour in just enough of the marinade sauce to coat.
• Light the grill or heat the broiler to high. Pat steak dry with paper towels.
• If grilling, cook until done to taste, about 3 minutes per side for rare. If broiling, heat a 10-inch skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add oil to pan and sear the meat for 2 minutes. Flip meat and immediately transfer pan directly to top shelf of oven and broil for 2 to 3 minutes for rare, or longer for more well-done meat. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes covered in foil.
• Thinly slice steak and serve over cooked rice noodles or rice if desired, and top with the cucumber salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and plenty of herbs if using and serve with remaining marinade as a sauce.

SLICED STEAKS WITH SWEET AND SPICY SALAD ON TOP

Steps:

• Let the steaks sit at room temperature, to take the chill off, while you heat a grill pan to high. When the pan is very hot, drizzle the steaks with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side for pink centers, a couple minutes longer for medium well. Remove the steaks to a cutting board and let rest about 5 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, in a salad bowl combine the garlic, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire and vinegar. Whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the greens and toss. Slice the steaks, arrange on serving plates and top with the salad.

SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt in a colander. Let stand until cucumbers are drained, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with tomato and onion.
• Whisk vinegar, grapeseed oil, honey, sour cream, celery seed, basil, garlic powder, oregano, dill weed, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight.

GRILLED HANGER STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• For hanger steak:
• Combine lemongrass, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sweet chili sauce in a resealable plastic bag. Add steak; seal, turn to coat, and chill at least 3 hours.
• DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
• For cucumber salad and assembly:
• Whisk vinegar, sweet chili sauce, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add cucumber, carrot, daikon, and onion and toss; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and grill, turning occasionally, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
• Drain salad. Serve with steak, topped with cilantro and peanuts.
• DO AHEAD: Cucumber salad can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

SWEET CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine cucumber and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SWEET GRILLED STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Season the meat with Greek seasoning. In a large resealable bag or non reactive bowl, combine the soy sauce, corn syrup, garlic and seasoned salt. Massage the bag to blend, then add the beef. Press out most of the air and seal. Marinate for up to 24 hours, flipping over occasionally to evenly marinate.
• Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. Thread the beef cubes onto skewers.
• Grill the meat on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until they have reached your desired degree of doneness. Be careful not to let the flames get too high. These will darken quickly because of the high sugar content. Don't worry- they aren't burning!

GRILLED SPICY FLANK STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Score steak on both sides with shallow cross-cuts; place in shallow dish. Mix A.1. and 1/2 tsp. red pepper until blended. Pour 1/4 cup over steak; turn to evenly coat both sides of steak. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate, turning after 15 min. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining A.1. mixture until ready to use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak 17 to 21 min. or until medium doneness, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining A.1. mixture. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
• Transfer steak from grill to cutting board. Let stand 5 min. before cutting across the grain into thin slices. Serve topped with cucumber salad.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• First, make a rub for the steak, using the oregano, ground cinnamon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix in a small amount of oil so it adheres to flank steak. Grill flank steak 5 minutes per side for rare. Cook pepper approximately 10 minutes, turning to cook evenly. Remove from grill and allow pepper and steak to sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut steak and pepper into strips.
• While steak is cooking, prepare salad by mixing lettuce, pecans, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, mint and basil.
• For vinaigrette, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and a dash of cinnamon (if desired).
• To assemble salad, arrange lettuce mixture in large bowl or on individual serving platters. Top each with equal amounts of pepper and flank steak. Drizzle with vinaigrette.