Sunday, January 24, 2010

Steak Salad

6 oz filet mignon
3/4 cup vinaigrette
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
3 shakes hot sauce
3 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup cubed swiss cheese
4 strips crisp bacon, crumbled
1 scallion finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp chopped parsley

Char grill filet medium rare or to your liking, slice thin into bite size pieces. Combine vinaigrette, hot sauce and garlic -marinate meat in this mixture at least 30 minutes

Arrange greens in a salad bowl, top with mushrooms and cheese.
Place filet mignon in the middle.
Sprinkle with the crisp bacon, scallion and parsley
Use the reserved marinade to dress the salad

Serves 2 as an entree and 4 as a side