Steak Salad with Carrot Ribbons, Leeks and Peanut Dressing
Seared skirt steak layered over carrot ribbons, tender shaved leeks and greens with a bright peanut dressing.
Ingredients
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1.5 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1 tsp grated ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
1.5 lbs skirt steak
4 carrots, shaved into ribbons with peeler
1 bag tender salad greens
1 small leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
2 tbsp crushed peanuts
2-4 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Method
- Make the peanut dressing. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger and garlic. Add warm water gradually until smooth and pourable.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add a thin film of oil and sear the steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 10 minutes and slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble salad. Toss carrot ribbons, greens and leeks lightly with peanut dressing. Arrange on desired plate, top with sliced steak, drizzle with additional dressing and finish with toasted peanuts.
