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    MJ & Hungryman » Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime Vinaigrette

    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime Vinaigrette

    By Min On November 3, 2014, Updated April 4, 2020

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    Made from locally-sourced ingredients, this Asian steak salad with sesame lime vinaigrette from "Texas on the Table" cookbook combines the elements of comfort and freshness.

    Disclaimer: While I received a complementary copy of the cookbook, I was not compensated financially to write this review. All opinions are 100% my own.
    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime vinaigretteNovember is upon us, and I can announce with great enthusiasm that it finally feels like fall here in Austin! I awoke to an unexpectedly crisp morning that begged for me to put on a sweater, tie up my shoelaces, and run.

    I don't know why logic and I are having such a tough time getting along these days. When it was well in the upper 80s last week, I made a bowl of slow cooker vegetarian chickpea and lentil chili even though I was clearly not in need of added warmth. And then on a day like today, I prepare a light, refreshing yet hearty Asian steak salad. Step back, logic. I make my own rules, and this salad was the perfect choice.
    texas on the table

    The recipe is one of 150 uniquely and carefully chosen recipes from the newly released cookbook, "Texas on the Table: People, Places, and Recipes Celebrating the Flavors of the Lone Star State." Thank you, University of Texas Press, for your generosity in providing us with a cookbook that will be proudly displayed on our shelf and cherished for years to come. Hook 'em (says the Hungryman).

    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime vinaigrette

    Maybe it's all that time spent studying Texas history growing up, but I have this quiet, indwelling pride for the Lone Star State (was I brainwashed? 😉 ). So to see the current food landscape/trends mixed in with the deep, rich tradition of Texas cooking captured so beautifully in this book...I was engaged for quite some time reading through the stories and admiring the gorgeous photos. I was especially intrigued reading about the growth of the wine industry in Texas (There are almost 300 wineries!). I had no idea that there are regions capable of accommodating grapes from southern France, Spain and Italy.

    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime vinaigrette

    Olives in Texas? Apparently so! Winner of a silver medal at the 2012 Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition, Texas Olive Ranch is one of more than 60 olive orchards in the state. I could go on and on with tidbits like these (stories about artisan cheesemakers, oystermen, orchards...) , but I haven't even gotten to the recipe yet!

    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime vinaigrette

    The Hungryman and I share the same commitment as the author - Supporting local producers is not only the right thing to do, but it transforms the way food tastes. For a while, we subscribed to a CSA box from Johnson's Backyard Garden, and let me tell you, I could have gone into rabbit mode and just eaten everything raw without any kind of preparation. That's how fresh and delicious their produce is. So while a salad may be as simple as this one (mixed greens, carrots, beets, cucumbers, and grilled beef), with fresh, locally-sourced, quality ingredients, it becomes something special.

    I had to enlist the help of the Hungryman for shredding the beets and carrots. He prepared the components while I made the dressing, which was the easy part, actually.
    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime vinaigrette

    While the recipe calls for watermelon radishes, I couldn't get my hands on any this time around. I'm very curious as to their taste, however, so I shall def be on the lookout. Even without the radish slices and fried wonton strips, the salad was exquisite. Bright, refreshing and loaded with flavor! I was especially fond of the dressing with the aromatic toasted sesame oil and the pleasantly sour rice wine vinegar. There's no mistaking the Asian intention in this salad. We used an all-natural, grass-fed beef which added just enough heft to make this dish a complete meal.

    I can't wait to continue cooking my way through this book and learning more about the food that makes our state so unique. If this sparked an interest at all, head on over to the University of Texas Press to order yourself a copy!

    Asian Steak Salad with Sesame Lime Vinaigrette

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 1 ½ pounds bison rib eye or sirloin
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
    • pinch of sea salt
    • 1 pound organic spring mix
    • ½ cup shredded or julienned carrots
    • ½ cup shredded or julienned beets
    • ½ cup very thinly sliced radishes preferably watermelon radishes
    • 2 cucumbers seeded and sliced
    • 1 cup shredded fried wontons (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons toasted white and black sesame seeds

    Dressing

    • ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup red wine
    • juice and zest from 1 lime
    • 2 tablespoons tamari
    • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
    • ¼ cup regular sesame oil
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
    • sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Trim the steak of excess fat and tendons; set aside. Combine the sesame oil, salt and pepper, blending well. Rub the mixture into the meat on all sides; set aside while assembling the salad.
    • Make the dressing. Combine the vinegar, rice wine, lime juice and zest, and tamari in blender; blend until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add the oils in a small stream through the top until well blended. Add the honey, salt, and pepper to taste; blend just to combine. Set aside.
    • Sear the steak to desired degree of doneness. Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
    • Assemble: Place the steak slices on one side of each plate; place the greens and veggies around the steak. Drizzle a portion of the dressing over steak and greens. Scatter some of the wonton strips and toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g
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    1. Rochelle says

      November 11, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      I love the way citrus interacts & tenderizes the meat...mmmm this looks good 🙂 Cool book too btw, it does look beautifully put together.

    2. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says

      November 10, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      I love steak salads, and Asian flavors on top of it...yum! It sounds like the perfect meal. 🙂

    3. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      November 10, 2014 at 5:48 am

      The cookbook sounds great. I think my dad might like it. I had no idea that you could grow grapes and olives there. How cool. Beautiful looking salad, and I love the photos Min.

    4. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

      November 06, 2014 at 11:28 am

      What a gorgeous salad! Your photographs get more and more beautiful with each post!

    5. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      November 06, 2014 at 10:19 am

      That dressing sounds awesome and it would be great on so many different salads! That last photo of the salad is absolutely gorgeous!

    6. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

      November 05, 2014 at 3:53 am

      Ooo - I'm going to have to show my husband this book. Maybe I can get him a copy for Christmas (shhhh....). I had no idea there were olives in Texas! I love that this dish highlights Texas's fresh vegetables AND beef. (PS. No watermelon radishes at our market right now either!).

      • Min says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:02 pm

        Sounds like a fantastic idea! Tim really enjoyed reading this book as well ;). I know, right? But then again, nothing surprises me living here in Texas haha. I actually found some watermelon radishes today at the FM!! couple of weeks too late but that's ok. Can't wait to try! Hope you had a lovely weekend, my sweet dear friend 😉

    7. Trisha says

      November 04, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      I think this salad would be the perfect way to get the hubs to eat more greens. He looooves steak--maybe because his dad's family is from Texas--ha!'--so he'd love this cookbook too!

      • Min says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:14 pm

        It certain is! And yes, living here in Texas, steak is EVERYWHERE! This cookbook truly is one of a kind, and I can't wait for you to check it out! Your husband's family (and you) will really enjoy reading and trying out the recipes 😉

    8. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

      November 04, 2014 at 10:27 am

      I love that you tab your cookbook because I do the exact same thing, too! Also, you're going to make this for me for dinner, right? 🙂

      • Min says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:13 pm

        Oh yes. That's def one thing I'm good at ;). I'd love to, Lisa! When can you come over? Would love to have you 😉

    9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      November 04, 2014 at 1:16 am

      Definitely a recipe I will be making in my kitchen - this salad looks so incredibly delicious, nutrition filled and flavour some. Thanks for the great recipe.. pinned!

    10. Karli says

      November 03, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Beautiful photos! I will definitely be trying this salad soon! I am visiting in Austin right now (from Phoenix, AZ) and am also loving this weather! Bring on the fall! 🙂

      • Min says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        Ooh welcome to Austin! Hope you had a lovely stay!! The weather truly has been amazing, no?

    11. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

      November 03, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      Yum. Looks like my kind of recipe! And what a gorgeous book and recipe!

    12. Kristina @ love & zest says

      November 03, 2014 at 11:33 am

      3 things-- 1. cookbook looks gawgeous. 2. I've been dying to shred beets on my mandoline, must bust that out ASAP, and 3. YAY for cold(er) fallish weather-- it's chilling off here too, well at least for a few days

      • Min says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        Haha thank you so much, Kristina! Yes, you MUST get it out and put it to work! The weather's been quite nice lately. Love love love it!

    13. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      November 03, 2014 at 10:00 am

      The vinaigrette sounds lovely!

    14. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

      November 03, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Admittedly I don't eat a lot of meat but I'm craving this dish - such beautiful photos Min!

      • Min says

        November 09, 2014 at 7:10 pm

        Thank you, Deanna! You know, I used to eat a lot more meat. Lately, it's been a lot of chicken, fish, and tofu. When Tim told me that he's having red meat withdrawal symptoms, this salad certainly came to the rescue 😉

    15. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

      November 03, 2014 at 9:00 am

      This looks delicious! Definitely going to try out the dressing.

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