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Steak, Pear & Watercress Salad

Here's how you make Steak, Pear & Watercress Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 steak (12 ounce) beef flank (trimmed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 packaged (4 ounce) watercress
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onions
  • 1 pear, whole (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
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 skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan, swirling to coat. Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add steak to pan; cook 4-5 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness is reached. Place steak on a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut across grain into thin slices.

  • Step 2: In a food processor or blender combine 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar and shallot and pulse until mixture is almost smooth.

  • Step 3: On each of 4 plates arrange one-fourth of the watercress and top evenly with onion and pear; sprinkle with cheese. Divide steak evenly among salads; drizzle 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette over each serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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