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Steak and Kale Salad with Spring Herb Chimichurri
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

A seared steak and kale salad topped with a vibrant spring herb chimichurri.

Recipe Type: Dinner
Makes: 4 servings
Author: Brooklyn Supper
Ingredients
Chimmichurri
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (2 - 3 large cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup finely minced parsley leaves, about 1/2 a bunch
  • 1/4 cup finely minced dill leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced tarragon leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced chives
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Steak and Kale Salad
  • 4 sliced thick-cut sourdough bread or bread of choice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 1 pound bavette or flap steak (roughly 1/2-inch thick)
  • 4 loosely packed cups baby kale leaves
  • 1 small head radicchio, cored and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • chive blossoms
  • freshly ground white or black pepper
Instructions
  1. To make chimichurri, whisk with a fork to combine garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and sea salt. Whisking vigorously for a minute or two, add herbs, and then olive oil. Taste, and add sea salt as needed. Set aside while you prepare salad.
  2. Set a large, heavy bottomed skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush sourdough with olive oil on both side and sprinkle with sea salt. Toast bread in the hot skillet until crisp and golden, 3 - 4 minutes a side. Set aside to cool then cut into triangles.
  3. Cool skillet briefly and wipe out any crumbs. Set heat to high.
  4. Sprinkle steaks on both sides with sea salt and place on hot skillet. Cook steak 3 - 5 minutes per side, or until the meat has reached an internal temperature of 150 degrees F for medium (we usually cook steaks to medium rare, but find that medium is better in a salad). Remove steaks from heat; rest 8-10 minutes. Slice steak against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces, spoon on a generous amount of chimichurri, and carefully set sliced steak on salad.
  5. Place kale and radicchio in a large bowl and toss with several tablespoons chimichurri and maybe a pinch of sea salt. Tuck crouton triangles into the side of salad, and finish with chive blossom petals and a few twists of freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.