Spinach Salad 
with Steak & Blueberries

Combine steak, walnuts, blueberries and feta cheese in this simple salad and you have yourself a healthy and satisfying supper. Serve with grilled baguette and a glass of rosé.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons fruity vinegar, such as raspberry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons walnut oil or canola oil
  • 1 pound sirloin steak or strip steak (1-1¼ inches thick), trimmed
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium.
  2. Pulse ¼ cup blueberries, ¼ cup walnuts, vinegar, shallot, sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt in a food processor to form a chunky paste.
  3. With the motor running, add oil until incorporated.
  4. Transfer the dressing to a large bowl.
  5. Sprinkle steak with pepper and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  6. Grill the steak about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare and let rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes.
  7. Add spinach to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat.
  8. Divide the spinach among 4 plates.
  9. Thinly slice the steak crosswise.
  10. Top the spinach with the steak, feta and the remaining blueberries and walnuts.
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