Steak and Nectarine Salad Recipe

I do not make salads nearly enough, as evidenced by this steak and nectarine salad recipe which I made and then repeatedly made and made and made again because it is so perfect!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: 4 salads

Ingredients

For the steak:
4 sirloin steaks 4-6oz each
1 tablespoon olive oil divided
pinch of salt/pepper
For the vinaigrette:
1 shallot finely chopped/minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon jam I like using raspberry jam, you could also use honey in place of jam
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the salad:
4-6 cups spring mix lettuce
2 oz feta crumbled
2 oz pecan halves can amp up your salad by using spiced pecans
2 nectarines pit removed and sliced

Instructions

Cook the steak (either via grill or on the stove top). Drizzle olive oil in the pan (or on the steaks if grilling) and sprinkle each steak with a pinch of salt and pepper). Cook steak according to your done-level preference. I like mine medium, so it was 3-4 minutes per side on high heat. Remove from pan (or grill) and set aside to rest (let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing). Meanwhile make the rest of the salad.
To make the vinaigrette add all ingredients (minced shallot, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, jam and salt) to a bowl, the whisk until all ingredients are well mixed.
In a large salad bowl add the spring mix, the crumbled feta, pecan halves and nectarine slices. Pour vinaigrette/salad dressing over the salad and toss salad to combine.
Divide salad into 4 large bowls, and top with steak slices, enjoy.

Notes

If not making this salad for meal prep and enjoying it all at once, you can save time by making the vinaigrette in a large bowl and then adding the lettuce and other ingredients directly into that same bowl.

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