Sweet Onion Steakhouse Salad Recipes

SPICE-RUBBED STEAK SALAD WITH CREAMY RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the steak: Place the steak on a large plate. Mix together the salt, sugar, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the steak.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush with the vegetable oil.
• Add the steak and onions to the grill and cook, without disturbing, 2 to 3 minutes; flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the steak to a cutting board to rest before carving, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the onions to a cutting board and roughly chop.
• For the creamy red wine vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, red pepper flakes and garlic in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Add the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and grilled onions to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Serve with the sliced steak.

SWEET PEPPER AND STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• Whisk the vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper together, in a small bowl, until the salt is dissolved. While whisking constantly, pour in the olive oil. Stir in the chives, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired. Set aside until ready to use.
• For the salad:
• Heat the grill to medium (350 degrees F) and rub the grate with a towel dipped in oil. Brush the vegetables all over with oil and season well with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the vegetables, turning rarely, over medium heat until soft and charred, about 10 minutes for the onions and 15 minutes for the peppers. Remove the vegetables from the grill to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Cut the onion rings into quarters and cut the peppers into 1-inch cubes. Reserve.
• Season the steak generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill the steak until desired doneness, about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch slices and add to a medium bowl. Pour 1/3 of the vinaigrette over the steak and toss to coat.
• Combine the peppers, onion, watercress or arugula, tomatoes, and the remaining vinaigrette in a large serving bowl, and toss to combine. Top with the steak, adjust seasoning, as desired, and serve.