Southwestern Steak Salad

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Lindsay® Spanish and Black Olives, with red bell pepper, are the perfect accompaniment to this Southwestern-inspired strip steak salad. Steak is herb and spice rubbed, quickly sauteed, and served sliced over mixed salad greens with fresh tomato and c

INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of the oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Add olives and red bell pepper; mix well. Let stand while preparing steaks.
  • In another small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, paprika and cayenne pepper; mix well. Sprinkle over both sides of steaks.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add steaks; cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until well-browned and medium rare. Transfer to a carving board; tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Arrange salad greens and tomatoes on four serving plates. Carve steaks crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices; arrange over greens. Spoon olive mixture over steak and greens; garnish with cilantro.