Balsamic Steak And Onion Salad Recipes

BALSAMIC STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together first six ingredients. Place steak and 1/4 cup dressing in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining dressing; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide salad greens among four plates. Top with steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with reserved dressing.

BALSAMIC STEAK AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over steak in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides. Pour 1/4 cup of the remaining dressing over onions in separate shallow dish; turn to evenly coat. Refrigerate both 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak and onions from marinade; discard marinades. Grill steak 8 to 10 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160°F), adding onions for the last 5 min. and turning occasionally. Remove from grill; let steak stand 5 min. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
• Toss greens with tomatoes and remaining dressing. Place on serving platter; top with meat and remaining ingredients.

STEAK WITH ROASTED SWEET ONIONS IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Prepare steak: Marinate the steak overnight in the refrigerator with the garlic, rosemary, olive oil and soy sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare onions: Peel the onions and slice them 3/4-inch thick.
• In heavy saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Arrange onion disks in pan in a single layer so they all touch the bottom.
• Cook for 6 to 8 minutes without turning, until brown on one side.
• Add sugar, salt and pepper.
• Turn the onion disks over without separating them.
• Cook on the other side for 6 to 8 minutes.
• When brown, add half the vinegar and reduce until nearly evaporated.
• Stir the onions, separating them into rings.
• Add remaining vinegar to the pan and cook until almost evaporated.
• Remove onions from pan and allow to cool.
• Season the steaks with salt and pepper, and grill on both sides to desired doneness (about 8 minutes total for medium rare).
• Slice steak and arrange on plate, garnished with the onions.

PAN SEARED STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions & salt and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe out skillet with paper towels.
• Add remaining oil to skillet & adjust flame to medium high.
• Pat steaks dry & add to oil. Leave them alone for for 4-5 minutes then flip & cook other side 3-4 minutes. Remove & wrap tightly in foil.
• Discard any remaining fat in skillet, return onions to pan & reduce temp to medium. Add garlic & cook 30 seconds.
• Add 1/2 cup vinegar, rosemary and brown sugar and cook, scraping up browned bits, until thick & syrupy, about 2 minutes.
• Unwrap steak & pour any accumulated juices in skillet along with remaining vinegar. Salt & pepper to taste.
• Slice steaks crosswise in 1/4 slices & serve topped with onions & sauce.