Lunch: Grilled Steak with Cucumber-and-Daikon Salad

Chef David Myers grills with bincho (hard white charcoal) and serves the steak with yuzu kosho, a condiment of yuzu (a citrus), chiles, and salt. Home cooks can use a grill pan or any kind of outdoor grill for strip steaks. The topping: lemon zest, chile,

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Lemon

Health benefits of Grilled Steak with Cucumber-and-Daikon Salad

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. canola oil
salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 seedless cucumber
8 oz. daikon
4 3/4-inch-thick strip steaks
1 tbsp. minced lemon zest
1 tsp. minced fresh chile
4 oz. baby arugula
1 c. radish or daikon sprouts (optional)
2 tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic. Whisk in the 1/4 cup of oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer half of the dressing to a medium bowl, add the cucumber and daikon and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain and squeeze out any excess liquid. Return the cucumber and daikon to the bowl.
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Rub the steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the steaks over moderate heat, turning once, until lightly charred on both sides and medium-rare within, about 7 minutes. Transfer the steaks to a work surface and let rest for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and chile, and season with salt and pepper; transfer the steaks to plates and spoon the gremolata on top. Add the arugula, sprouts, and the remaining dressing to the cucumber and daikon, and toss. Serve the salad with the steaks, garnished with the sesame seeds. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.