Steakhouse Salad with Cracked Pepper Whipped Dip

Name: Steakhouse Salad with Cracked Pepper Whipped Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Boneless ribeye steaks; 1 container Castello® Cracked Pepper Whipped Dip 5.3oz; ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved; ⅔ cups prepared crispy fried onion; 5 oz mixed greens lettuce; ⅔ cups extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; ½ limes, juiced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp minced ginger; salt and pepper; ¾ cups pecans halves, roughly chopped; ¼ cups brown sugar; 1 tbsp water; Pinch salt

Total 45 min Prep 20 min

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Steakhouse Salad with Cracked Pepper Whipped Dip

Ingredients

For the Salad:

2 Boneless ribeye steaks

1 container Castello® Cracked Pepper Whipped Dip 5.3oz

½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved

⅔ cups prepared crispy fried onion

5 oz mixed greens lettuce

For the marinade and dressing:

⅔ cups extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp sherry vinegar

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

½ limes, juiced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp minced ginger

salt and pepper

For the candied pecans:

¾ cups pecans halves, roughly chopped

¼ cups brown sugar

1 tbsp water

Pinch salt

Preparation

Begin with making the marinade/dressing, by combining all marinade ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Place the steaks in a shallow dish and pour half the marinade/dressing over evenly, allow steaks to marinate for 1-2 hours. Reserve remaining marinade for dressing.

Make the candied pecans: in a medium sized skillet over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until the sugar dissolves and bubbles, about 1 minute. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, until coated, another 1 to 2 minutes. Spread the pecans in a single layer on parchment or foil to cool.

Grill the steak over medium-high heat to desired temp, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and allow to rest. Slice steak against the grain in strips. 

In a large bowl, toss together mixed greens, tomatoes, pecans, and dressing. Transfer to a large platter and sprinkle crispy onions on top.

Add the steak on top and spoon the Cracked Pepper Whipped Dip on top of the steak slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!