Sesame- and Soy-Grilled Steak Salad
Sake, also called Japanese rice wine, adds to the mix of the other Asian flavors in the marinade for the grilled sirloin steak.

Ingredients
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1-3/4 pounds top sirloin steak (about 1-1/2 inches thick)
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Marinade:
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1/3 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons sake, rice wine or dry sherry
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1 teaspoon dark Asian sesame oil
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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4 scallions, trimmed and minced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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12 cups mixed greens, including Romaine
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Pear Dressing (recipe on www.familycircle.com)
Directions
1.
Place steak in baking dish.
2.
Marinade: Mix soy, sugar, sake, oil, garlic, scallions, sesame seeds, paprika and pepper in small bowl. Pour over steaks. Marinate 1 hour in refrigerator, turning after 30 minutes.
3.
Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals or heat oven broiler. Grill or broil steaks 8 minutes per side or until temperature registers at least 145 degrees for medium-rare. Thinly slice steak across grain.
4.
Toss greens with half the Pear Dressing; add steak. Serve other half of dressing at table. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 256, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 455 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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