Steak Peppercorn Salad

I can’t get enough salad these days. I guess that’s what happens when produce is fresh and in season and down-right delicious. While some nights we enjoy a grilled Caesar salad, and other nights I just throw a bunch of veggies in a bowl with oil and vinegar, still other nights I like to serve salad as our entire meal.

Steak Peppercorn Salad

Having never used green peppercorns before, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the dressing on this salad. It reminded me of a peppery creamy dressing you might have at a steak house. Since it’s so flavorful, a small amount goes a long way.

Steak Peppercorn Salad

We enjoyed this salad with steak on top, but it would be equally fulfilling with chicken or shrimp. Or even tofu, I’m sure. And as far as the mix-ins goes, use whatever is fresh in your region or whatever you have on hand. I can’t wait to make this again with the crunch from some red bell peppers.

Steak Peppercorn Salad

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Steak Peppercorn Salad

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

2 8-ounce beef eye round steaks
4 tsp dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp olive oil
8 ounces white mushrooms, halved or quartered
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
3 Tbsp Greek yogurt
2 to 3 tsp brined green peppercorns, drained, plus 1 tsp brine from the jar
2 large romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

Directions:

Rub the steaks all over with 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out the skillet.

Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and continue to cook, stirring, until just soft, 3 more minutes.

Whisk the parmesan, Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons water, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 teaspoons mustard, the green peppercorns and brine, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms, lettuce, celery, tomatoes and croutons and toss.

Cut the steak into bite-size pieces; add to the bowl and toss. Divide among plates and top with more parmesan.

Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine

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11 Responses to “Roasted Beet Hummus”

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    Fun and Fearless in Beantown — October 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    That color is unreal! I’ve made beet green hummus but I’ll have to try using the actual beets sometime!

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    KV — October 13, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    wow that is pink!! I’ve been trying to think of a recipe for natural pink too instead of just food coloring but I can’t figure anything out

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    Courtney — October 13, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    What a great idea – it’s such a beautiful color!

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    Sara — October 13, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Pink is my favorite color! I’m not a fan of beets, but I would make this just for how cool it looks. 🙂

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    The Small Boston Kitchen — October 13, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    You even made hummus look amazing!! That color is stunning! How pretty would that look on a table at a party?

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    Kerstin — October 14, 2010 at 4:18 am

    How fun – I love beets and the fuchsia is such a conversation piece!

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    We Are Not Martha — October 14, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    This is SO pretty!! And perfect for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! I’m sure it’s delicious too 🙂

    Sues

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    ChefBearden — October 15, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    I have made a similar recipe in the past and when serving, place a swipe of creme fraiche in the center, makes it look even more dynamic! Great stuff, great way to get people to eat beets!

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    Miss Strawberry — October 18, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    That is so PINK! And so CREATIVE!!!! Love it, love it!! I’ve never had beet hummus either…but it actually sounds delicious…

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    nutmegnanny — October 21, 2010 at 2:40 am

    This looks delicious! It reminded me of borscht…yum!

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