Texas Beef Council

Sirloin Citrus Salad Salads

Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   15 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Grilling
   Broiling


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick
  • or - 12 ounces fully cooked steak strips, heated according to package directions
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 oranges, peeled and separated into segments
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
  • sliced strawberries (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1-1/4 tsp. Dijon-style mustard

Instructions

Prepare citrus vinaigrette by thoroughly combining orange juice, red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil, honey, and Dijon-style mustard.

Grill steak over medium coals for 13-16 minutes or to desired doneness. Allow steak to stand for 10 minutes then carve into thin slices.

Toss lettuce, cooked beef steak and oranges in a large bowl.

Sprinkle with walnuts and drizzle with the citrus vinaigrette.

Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips from Our Cook

This salad is equally good made with grapefruit or a combination of oranges and grapefruit. Pine nuts or almonds can be substituted for the walnuts. Steak can also be broiled or stir-fried.