I’d Like my Salad Well Done, Please

Sometimes I’m in the mood for a light steak. No, that’s not an oxymoron. A salad with feta and lemon vinaigrette topped with strips of grilled steak is just the thing. The lemony salty crunchy salad lightens up the rich steak and makes a complete meal that is satisfying without being heavy. This salad works really well as a wrap, as well.

Salad with Grilled Steak with Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette (6 servings)

• 1 small clove garlic, pressed
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. lemon zest
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 head of iceberg lettuce, rinsed and roughly chopped
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 6 oz. crumbled feta cheese
• 1 ½ lbs. flank steak, grilled and sliced into thin strips

1. To make the vinaigrette, combine the garlic, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl. Mix in the lemon juice and vinegar. Whisk the olive oil in a slow stream to form an emulsion.
   In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber slices, feta cheese, and vinaigrette and toss well.
2. Serve the salad topped with the strips of grilled steak.