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Watercress, Steak, & Pear Salad

Here's how you make Watercress, Steak, & Pear Salad
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  • Servings: 3-4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 8m
  • The following recipe serves 3-4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 12 ounces beef flank (steak, trimmed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 small shallot, chopped
  • 8 ounces watercress
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pear (ripe, peeled, thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add steak to the pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until the desired degree of doneness. Place steak on a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin slices.

  • Step 2: Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, and shallot in a mini food processor; pulse until the mixture is almost smooth.

  • Step 3: Arrange watercress on plates. Top the watercress evenly with onion and pear; sprinkle with cheese. Divide steak evenly among the salads; drizzle 1 tablespoon vinaigrette over each serving.


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