Asian Steak Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette

Name: Asian Steak Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: Juice and grated zest of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 scallion, white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 12 ounces flank steak; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, julienned; 2 carrots, peeled and julienned; 1 head napa cabbage, tough outer leaves removed, julienned; 1 papaya, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed; 1 cup bean sprouts (optional); Spicy Vinaigrette (recipe follows); 2 tablespoons chopped toasted peanuts, for garnish; Juice and grated zest of 2 limes; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried chile pepper or red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; (makes 1/2 cup)

January 26, 2012

In this nutritious salad, papaya, red bell pepper, and cabbage provide vitamins A and C, while carrots contribute large amounts of beta carotene. Cilantro and mint supply flavonoids, and peanuts add vitamin E and selenium, all potent antioxidants.

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