Caribbean Steak Salad with Ginger Mango Vinaigrette
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
1 pound lean flank steak
Ingredients for dressing:
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice (about 1 lime or 1/2 lemon)
1/2 tsp. lime or lemon zest
1 ripe mango, diced
3-4 tablespoon brown sugar, depending on sweetness of mango
2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes or alternately, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed, and minced
6 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Ingredients for salad:
8 cups lettuce/mixed greens
2 tomatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks, or 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 ripe mango, cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 ripe avocados, cut in half, pitted, scooped from peel and cut into 1 inch chunks
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions:
1. Steak: In a plastic resealable bag, combine black pepper, salt, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, allspice, fresh ginger, and parsley. Add the flank steak and coat evenly in bag. Seal bag and refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours (the longer the better). Grill over high heat for 4-6 minutes each side for medium-rare to medium. Let rest with foil covering the steak for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Slice thinly on a slight diagonal against the grain (usually from the short ends).
2. Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients except oil (lime juice, lime zest, mango, brown sugar, cilantro, ginger, and red pepper flakes or jalapeno pepper) in a blender. Puree the mixture, then slowly drizzle in olive oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, mango, avocado, red onion, and avocado. Add about 1/3 of the dressing and gently toss with tongs. Add more dressing until evenly coated to your preference. Add salad to plates and top with sliced steak. Pour additional dressing on top if desired and garnish with cilantro.
