Steak, Mushroom, and Blue Cheese Salad

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Cook's Country

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

2 Strip Steak (10-12 oz. each, about 1 inch thick)
1⁄2CupOlive Oil
1⁄4CupRed Wine Vinegar
1 Shallot (minced)
1TablespoonDijon Mustard
10OunceWhite Mushrooms (sliced thin)
6CupBaby Spinach
2TablespoonCapers (minced)
1CupBlue Cheese (crumbled)
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook steaks until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and tent with foil. Pour off fat.
2.Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, shallot, mustard, and remaining oil in bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3.Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 3 tablespoons vinaigrette and cook until mushrooms are golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside and allow mushrooms to cool for 5 minutes.
4.Toss spinach, capers, mushrooms, and remaining vinaigrette in large serving bowl. Slice steak thinly and arrange over salad. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve.