Grilled Sirloin Salad
(Main Course Salad 1)

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound lean boneless sirloin steak, trimmed
8 cups spring-blend salad greens
1 1/2 cups red bell pepper strips
1 cup vertically sliced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 (8 3/4-ounce) can whole-kernel corn, drained and rinsed

DIRECTIONS

Combine first 7 ingredients; rub over both sides of steak. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Cut the steak across grain into thin slices.

While steak cooks, combine salad greens and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Top with steak.

Calories: 278 (28% from fat). Fat: 8.7g (sat 2.7g, mono 3.7g, poly 1g). Protein: 30.4g. Carbohydrate: 22g. Fiber: 6.1g. Cholesterol: 76mg. Iron: 6.1mg. Sodium: 530mg. Calcium: 106mg.

SERVINGS: 4 (serving size: 3 ounces steak and 3 cups salad)

This hearty salad is great served with thick slices of garlic bread and ice-cold beer. You can substitute flank steak for the sirloin if you prefer.

Recipe from Cooking Light, JUNE 2003.