Strawberry Steak Salad

Fire up the grill and enjoy this salty-sweet salad with steak and balsamic roasted strawberries. Perfect with a crisp, cold glass of sparkling wine!

Ingredients

• 2 C sliced strawberries, hulls removed
  
• 4 T SOOC Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, divided
  
• SOOC Sicilian Sea Salt
  
• 2 T SOOC Basil Olive Oil, plus more for roasting & searing
  
• ½ t Dijon mustard
  
• pinch of ground cayenne pepper
  
• spring mix salad greens
  
• 1 cucumber, cubed
  
• salted butter
  
• 2 lbs. rib eye steak (4 - 8oz. pieces)
  

Directions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush a half sheet pan (13” x 18”) with some of the Basil Olive Oil. In a medium bowl toss the strawberries with 2T of the Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, a pinch of Sicilian Sea Salt, & black pepper. Spread the berries on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast the fruit in the oven for 10 minutes.
• 2. Make the vinaigrette: in a large bowl combine the remaining Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, Sicilian Sea Salt & pepper to taste, mustard, & cayenne. Whisk in the Basil Olive Oil. Test the dressing with a piece of the lettuce & adjust seasoning as desired. (It will be thick.) Place the greens & cucumber on top in the bowl, but do not toss.
• 3. Heat a skillet or grill to high heat. If searing, add the butter with a bit of Basil Olive Oil; when the butter has melted sear the steaks & cook until desired doneness. Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes under foil after cooking.
• 4. Toss the greens & cucumber in the dressing, plate. Slice the steaks & lay over the salad. Top with the balsamic roasted strawberries & enjoy!