Sunday, February 3, 2008

Steak Salad with Cous Cous and Asparagus

This was a quick and easy dinner using stuff I had in the fridge and lying arond.

preheat broiler and heat a grill pan

1 ribeye steak
arugala (or whatever greens are available)
1 c cous cous
1.25 c chicken stock
2 T craisins
2 T diced apples
asparagus
1 lemon cut in half
Montreal steak seasoning

add the stock, craisins, and apples to a small saucepan and bring to a boil

toss asparagus in olive oil, season with salt to taste -
arrange in a singe layer on a cooling rack placed in a cookie sheet - place under broiler for 5-7 minutes

press seasoning into both sides of steak
grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side without moving
place one lemon half on the grill pan - cut side down while grilling the steak

take the boiling stock off heat and add the cous cous to it - let sit five minutes covered and then fluff with a fork

after the steak is finished grilling, let it rest and assemble a salad and dressing

use the grilled lemon to make a lemon vinaigrette dressing (I used olive oil, cider vinegar, a bit of white vinegar, the grilled lemon juice, and some dried herbs)

slice the steak, serve over salad greens
serve the asparagus over the cous cous

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