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Zippy Grilled Steak with Savoury Melon Salad

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Zippy Grilled Steak with Savoury Melon Salad

30 min prep

6 min cooking

Serves 4

Difficulty 2/5

Peppery arugula and juicy watermelon salad add a pop of fresh to this steak and whole grain dinner. Change up the meal but substituting the same amount of cooked quinoa, barley or couscous for the rice if you wish.

Ingredients

Dressing

⅓ cup (75 mL) vegetable oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lime zest (about 2 limes) 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lime juice 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey 2 tsp (10 mL) EACH grainy Dijon mustard and chili powder 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH salt and fresh ground pepper

Salad

3 cups (750 mL) cubed watermelon 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cucumber 1 cup (250 mL) frozen shelled edamame, cooked and cooled ¼ cup (60 mL) thinly sliced red onion 4 radishes, very thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional) ¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled feta cheese 4 cups (1 L) baby arugula 1½ lb (750 g) Beef Bone-in Strip Loin (Wing) Grilling Steaks , ½ inch (1 cm) thick (about 2)

Rice

2 cups (500 mL) cooked brown rice, warm ⅓ cup (75 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro or green onions Lime wedges

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Directions

1. Dressing: Whisk together oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, mustard, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Measure out ¼ cup (60 mL) dressing and set aside. 2. Salad: Toss watermelon with cucumber, edamame, onion, jalapeño (if using) and radish with remaining dressing in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, pat steaks dry with paper towel and season all over with salt and pepper to your taste. Grill steaks in a closed preheated barbecue over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) for 6 to 8 minutes for ½ inch (1 cm) thick steak, turning twice or more, or until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of steak reads 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare doneness at the least. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. 4. Rice: Toss warm rice with cilantro and 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the reserved dressing. Arrange rice on a large platter; top with arugula, then top with watermelon salad and drizzle with any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with feta. Carve steaks off the bone and cut into thin slices across the grain. Arrange sliced steak on platter along with the bones beside rice and salad. Drizzle with reserved dressing. Garnish with lime wedges.

Tip

Instead of grilling, you can pan-fry the steak in a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan set over medium-high heat following the same instructions.

How to Cook It

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Cuts Used in This Recipe

Zippy Grilled Steak with Savoury Melon Salad

Steaks

Bone-In Strip Loin Wing Steak

Steaks

Bone-In Strip Loin Steak

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