Steak Salad with Cilantro Oil
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
The tropical blend of cilantro oil and lime juice doubles as both the marinade for the steak and the dressing for the salad.

Ingredients
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12 ouncesflank steak or boneless sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thicksee savings

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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonpeppersee savings

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1/4 cuplime juicesee savings

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6 cupssmall romaine lettuce leavessee savings

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5 ouncesjicama, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks (1 cup)see savings

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1 mediummango, slicedsee savings

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1 smallred onion, cut into thin wedgessee savings

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2 teaspoonshoneysee savings

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1/3 cuppacked fresh cilantrosee savings

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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings

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1/2 clovegarlic, mincedsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonhot pepper saucesee savings

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Directions
1.
For cilantro oil, in a bowl combine cilantro, olive oil, garlic, and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
2.
Season steak with salt and pepper. Place in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
3.
Stir lime juice into cilantro oil. Pour half the juice mixture over meat. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Cover and chill remaining lime-cilantro mixture for dressing.
4.
Drain meat. Discard marinade. Grill meat on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 14 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F), turning once. Remove from grill. Thinly slice across grain.
5.
To serve, divide romaine leaves among 4 individual salad bowls. Top with steak slices, jicama, mango, and onion. In a bowl combine reserved lime-cilantro mixture and honey. Drizzle over salad. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 274, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 131 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 82%, Calcium 5%, Iron 16%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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