Bison Salad Recipes

BISON STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Stir in blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate. , Grill steaks, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Thinly slice meat. , On a serving platter or individual salad plates, arrange lettuce, tomato, carrot, onion and olives. Top with steak and dressing.

BISON SIRLOIN STEAK AND VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill on high for 5-10 minutes.
• Thaw and cut bison sirloin steaks into 1 inch pieces, place in bowl and set aside.
• In large bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, oregano, basil, thyme and seal salt to make marinade. Add vegetables to marinade and toss to coat. Assemble vegetable skewers, alternating vegetables. Continue until all vegetables are gone.
• Add bison sirloin to remaining marinade left over in the mixing bowl and toss to coat. Assemble bison skewers with remaining skewers.
• Place vegetable skewers on the well-heated grill 2-3 minutes before adding the bison skewers, they will take longer to cook.
• Turn vegetable skewers over once and then add bison skewers to the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, turn bison skewers and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until done (8-11 minutes total cooking time).
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes on a sheet pan.
• Turn squash over, add tomatoes. Continue to roast until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.
• Combine prepared couscous and remaining ingredients in mixing bowl and toss. Chill for 4 hours and serve.

ITALIAN LAYERED SALAD WITH BISON PEPPERONI

Steps:

• In the bottom of a 3-quart clear bowl place 3 cups of the romaine. Layer in the following order: tomatoes, bell peppers, fennel, the remaining 3 cups romaine, the mozzarella cheese, and bison pepperoni. Spoon Basil-Sour Cream Dressing over salad. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.
• Basil-Sour Cream Dressing
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.

PANZANELLA SALAD WITH BISON FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place bread pieces in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons oil; toss gently to coat. Bake for 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring once or twice. Cool slightly; transfer to a very large bowl.
• Combine mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and basil in a large bowl; set aside.
• For dressing, whisk together vinegar, the 3 tablespoons oil, the garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with Grilled Bison Flank Steak.
• Grilled Bison Flank Steak: Sprinkle bison flank steak with the 1 teaspoon salt and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper. For gas or charcoal grill, place steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Cover bison flank steak with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain.