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Steak and Arugula Salad with Cherries and Almonds

This Steak Salad with Arugula, Cherries, and Almonds is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a great choice for a light yet satisfying meal. It’s also a fantastic option for entertaining, as it looks impressive but is straightforward to prepare. Enjoy every bite of this nutritious and delicious salad!
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Course: Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 754kcal

Ingredients

For The Salad

  • 1 bag 10oz. fresh baby arugula
  • 1 cup rainier cherries pitted & halved
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound Steak filets or hanger steak (Pepper & Salt to flavor)
  • 1/2 cup almonds roughly chopped
  • 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 red onion thinly julienned

For The Lime Dressing

  • 1 1/2 cups dark sweet cherries pitted
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic halved
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Toss lettuce, cherries, chicken and croutons in a large salad bowl.  Just before 0

For The Salad

  • Season steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let it rest at room temperature.
  • Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium heat, and add 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. When it begins to shimmer, add steak and sear on both sides until cooked to your liking. Set steak aside covered, and let it rest 10 minutes.
  • In a large salad bowl, layer arugula with cherries, almonds, blue cheese, and onion.

For The Lime Dressing

  • In a small saucepan, reduce cherries with a couple teaspoons of water over medium-low heat (approximately 10-15 minutes). In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Top the salad with the steak, sliced. Drizzle dressing on top and finish with minced fresh basil.
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