Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing and Cajun Sweet Potatoes

Salad is a staple at my house. There are a million ways to serve one, from a simple side dish to the main entree to even a dessert. So don't be surprised to see a lot of salad recipes here. The good news is: Salad is Healthy and very very yummy! And they don't need to be laden down with creamy dressings, and cheese.

Grilled Steak Salad

• 1/2 tsp each: Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
• 1 lb Beef Flank Steak
• 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Red Pepper, Sliced
• 5 oz Mixed Greens

Dressing:

• 1/3 C. Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 TB Fresh Basil, minced
• 2 TB Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard

Season the flank steak with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill the meat over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side. Let it rest while you prepare the salad. Mix the greens, onion and red pepper in a large bowl.

In a small jar with a lid, combine all the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously until it is well combined. Thinly slice the meat and toss both the meat and dressing into the salad and serve immediately. 

It's hard to go wrong with sweet potatoes. They are sweet, full of flavor and vitamins and jam packed with goodness. Toss these in the oven just before assembling the salad. 

Cajun Sweet Potatoes

• 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes, Peeled and Cubed
• 2 Tb Olive Oil
• 3 Tb Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Toss the potatoes in a bowl with the oil and seasonings. Spread them out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper nad bake the potatoes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until tender.