Hot Steak Salad

Hot Steak Salad

TAKES 20 MINS SERVES 1

This indulgent salad es easy to throw together a real everyday treat.

• 3 tsp olive oil
• 125-150g piece of sirloin steak
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks
• 4-5 asparagus spears
• Handful of spinach leaves
• A few parmesan shavings
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• For the dressing:
• 1 tbsp balsamic or wine vinegar, or lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon or english mustard 
• 1 tbsp olive oil

1. Rub 1 tsp of the oil over the steak, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a griddle pan or frying pan and, when its really hot, add the steak and garlic halves. Cook for 2-3 mins, then turn the steak and cook for a further 2-3 mins, depending on the tickness and how you like it done. Warp the steak and garlic in foil and set aside.
2. Put the remaining oil in a bowl, add the onion wedges, yellow pepper and asparagus, and turn to coat. Put the veg on the hot griddle and cook for 8 mins until tender, turning to char.
3. To make the dressing, whisk together the vinegar or lemon juice, mustard and olive oil with some salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Put the spinach leaves on a warm plate and add the veg. Slice the steak thinly across the grain and arrange on top. Drizzle with the dressing and scatter with parmesan shavings. Serve with griddled new potatoes, if you like