Sirloin Caesar Salad

Total Steps
10
Ingredients
25
Tools Needed
1
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Sirloin Caesar SaladIngredients
- 1 8-ounce Certified Angus Beef ® brand sirloin steak
- 1/2 head Romaine, washed and cut into strips
- 1/2 cup red grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup yellow cherry tomatoes
- 1 block Parmigiano Reggiano for grating
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (for rub)
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (for rub)
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (for rub)
- 1 medium sweet white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 anchovies fillets, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard (for dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for dressing)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup liquid egg or pasteurized egg(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Onion Rings
Step 2
Soak onion slices in buttermilk for at least 1 hour. Season flour with seasoned salt.
Step 3
Prepare oil for frying heat to 360 degrees.
Step 4
Dip onion slices in flour. Dip again in buttermilk then flour.
Step 5
Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Step 6
Prepare dressing
Step 7
Place vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, anchovies, mustard, pepper, cheese and parsley (and egg if using) in a blender. Process until mixed, about 20 seconds.
Step 8
While blender is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend about 30 seconds until emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 9
Mix rub ingredients together to form a paste. Apply to both sides of steaks. Grill steak to desired temperature. Rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 10
While steak rests, assemble salad. Top with steak slices, fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano and dressing.