Steak Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 12 oz sirloin steak
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 4 cups baby arugula
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 oz crumbled blue cheese
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Check the label of the products you use (dijon) for added sugar or starch.

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the steak dry and season well. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.

2. 2

   Sear the steak until browned and cooked to your liking, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

   Start 8 min timer
3. 3

   Rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.

   Start 5 min timer
4. 4

   Whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with the arugula and tomatoes, then top with steak, blue cheese, and walnuts.

Tips

• Let the steak come to room temperature before searing.
• Swap the walnuts for pumpkin seeds if needed.