Mixed Greens with Grilled Steak & Walnut Romesco

Mixed Greens with Grilled Steak & Walnut Romesco

DESCRIPTION

Adapted from Chef/Owner Ethan Stowell, Union Restaurant, Seattle, WA

Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
12
Meal
Dinner Lunch

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
490 cal
Total Fat
40 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10 g
Cholesterol
55 mg
Sodium
310 mg
Carbohydrates
13 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Protein
26 g

Ingredients

Walnut Romesco
  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, toasted
  • 12 tomato halves, sun-dried (not in oil)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
Salad Dressing
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley or chervil, minced
  • 1-inch thick, 3-pound strip loin or sirloin steaks
  • 36 cups mixed greens

Preparation

Walnut Romesco
  1. Place walnuts, tomatoes and garlic in food processor.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped; add oil and pulse only until blended. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Salad Dressing
  1. Mix garlic with salt; add lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Whisk in oil, add parsley.
  2. Grill steaks to medium doneness. Let rest 15 minutes before sliced across the grain into thin diagonally sliced strips.
  3. For each serving, plate 3 cups mixed greens; top with approximately a 1/4 pound of steak.
  4. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing. Garnish with 2 tablespoons Walnut Romesco.