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Skirt Steak Salad (3 of 10)

Skirt Steak Salad(3 of 10)

Steak is a juicy alternative to the fish and poultry that often appear in salads. Pears and gorgonzola cheese lend a sophisticated vibe to this delicious salad.

Ingredients

• 1 skirt steak, fat trimmed
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper, for seasoning
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of light brown sugar
• 2 large pears, cored and cut into medium-sized chunks
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 3/4 cup of chopped pecans
• ¼ cup of crumbled gorgonzola cheese
• 4 cups of baby arugula

For the Mustard Vinaigrette

• 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Drizzle a skillet with olive oil and cook steak for approximately 10 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
2. Melt butter in a separate skillet.
3. Add brown sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved, then add pear chunks.
4. Heat for approximately 5 minutes, then stir in pecans for 1 or 2 minutes.
5. Arrange steak and pears over arugula. Top with remaining ingredients and dressing.