Mandarin Steak Salad Recipes

MANDARIN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 1/4 cup dressing, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, orange juice and red pepper flakes in a big, sealable food storage bag. Drop in flank steak, seal and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Fire up your grill to medium-high heat or preheat the broiler. Debag the steak and grill with the lid down or broil 4 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare (145ºF on an instant-read thermometer).
• Let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes then slice crosswise against the grain into thin slices. Toss coleslaw mix, water chestnuts, remaining 1/4 cup dressing and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl. Boil the remaining marinade over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, pouring in any juices from the steak. Put the slaw on a big plate or platter and arrange the steak slices over top. Drizzle with the sauce and scatter the oranges around the steak. Extra Credit: Scatter some sliced almonds over the top.
• Servings: 6.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving:
• (without almonds): Calories 290; Total fat 11g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 35g; Sodium 390mg; Carbohydrate 23g; Fiber 4g; Protein 26g; Vitamin A 90%DV*; Vitamin C 80%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 15%DV *Daily Value.

MANDARIN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together mandarin orange liquid, vinegar, oil, and mustard. Add beets and drained oranges to the large bowl and toss to coat with a rubber spatula. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

MANDARIN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the mandarin vinaigrette: In a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil, and reduce over low heat to 1/2 cup. Remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in the olive oil and reserve.
• Prepare the ginger vinaigrette: In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients and correct the seasonings, as necessary. Reserve
• Preheat a grill. Brush the steaks with some of the mandarin marinade and season them with salt and pepper. Brush the whole shiitake caps with some of the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill the steaks to medium-rare and set aside in warm spot. Grill the mushrooms until they are soft and set aside.
• Toss the salad greens with the reserved ginger vinaigrette, adding any collected meat juices to the dressing, and set aside.
• In a large saute pan, heat the butter until it is foamy. Add the shallot and the sliced shiitakes and saute for several minutes, or until the shallot is translucent and the mushrooms have given up most of their liquid. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Mound the salad greens in the center of 4 dinner plates. Slice the steak thinly on the diagonal and fan the slices around 1 side of the greens with the grilled mushroom caps. Arrange the mushrooms decoratively on the opposite side. Serve immediately.

STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the romaine, mushrooms and tomato. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Arrange on four serving plates. Top with the steak, blue cheese and onions.

FLANK STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain beef and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, onion, sugar, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Place romaine and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide among eight plates; top with steak.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
• In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• Shake first 6 dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate.
• Stir almonds and sugar in a small pan over medium heat until sugar melts and starts to caramelize and almonds are very lightly toasted.
• Scrape into metal bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Break up and store covered at room temperature.
• Just before serving, put chopped lettuces in a large bowl.
• Add celery, oranges, onions and almonds.
• Shake dressing well and pour over salad.
• Toss to mix and coat.

CITRUS STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium. Season steaks with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise. Set aside.
• Cut oranges to release segments; set aside. Over a medium bowl, squeeze remaining membranes to release 2 tablespoons juice; whisk in oil, honey, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, onion, carrots, and orange segments; toss to combine. Top salad with steak.