
Spinach and Fatoush Salad with Sirloin Steaklist of ingridients : 1 pound sirloin steak Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoons olive oil 4 scallions, thinly sliced, white parts only 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup roughly chopped mint 1 bag pre-washed baby spinach 16 pieces pita chips, recipe follows Cooking Recipe: Season the sirloin with salt and pepper. Sear the steak in a heavy-bottomed pan for 4 to 5 minutes until medium rare. In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, salt, ground cumin, and olive oil. Add scallions, cucumbers, tomatoes (pick tomatoes with a firm feel, not squishy) , chickpeas, parsley, and mint. Toss to mix well . Add spinach and pita. Toss to combine, taste and adjust seasonings. Thinly slice the sirloin (portion control the meat according to your needs). Mound the salad onto a large plate. Top with overlapping pieces of the sirloin steak. Serve immediately. Pita Chips: 2 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas Olive oil spray 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each pita into 8 pieces. Lightly spray the pita with olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, about 10 to 15 minutes
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