Barbecue Sirloin And Blue Cheese Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 lb lean sirloin steaks, trimmed
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cups torn bibb lettuce
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber
• 1 cup red bell pepper, strips
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (1/2 cup)

Recipe

• 1 combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub evenly over both sides of steak.
• 2 heat grill pan over medium high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. add steak to pan; cook 5 minutes. turn steak over; cook 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. place steak on cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. cut across grain into thin slices.
• 3 combine vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk.
• 4 combine lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper and shallots in a large bowl. drizzle vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to coat. top salad with steak and cheese.