Healthy Recipe of the Week ~ Flat Iron Steak & Spinich Salad

Flat Iron Steak & Spinach Salad

Red meat can be a delicious part of any healthy diet.  Steak is high in protein, an important component of every cell in the body and full of amino acids, otherwise known as the building blocks of life. Studies have also shown that diets high in protein help increase feelings of satiety and raise your resting metabolism, helping you to burn calories more efficiently.  Finally, the spinich,  red peppers, and other veggies in this dish not only lend a lot of color and flavor, but contribute a ton of essential anti-oxidents! 

Ingredients

• 1 pound flat iron steak
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp dry steak rub
• 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 12 Grape tomatoes
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Dressing

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. Mix dressing ingrediants in a small, non-reactive bowl.  Set in the refrigerator to chill and let flavors blend while grilling the steak, or cover and let chill overnight.
3. Season the flat iron steak on both sides with garlic and dry steak rub. Cook to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest while assembling the salad.
4. Divide the spinach leaves onto serving plates.  Thinly slice the flat iron steak across the grain, then divide evenly on top of the spinich.  Top steak with remaining ingrediants, drizzle with dressing and  serve.