Lunch: Steak Salad with Herbs

Recipe by Alison Roman The next time you're serving a salad, add some herbs. Think of them as you would any other green; toss handfuls of dill, mint, basil, and more into peppery leaves like arugula, mizuna, or mustard greens, all of which are assertive

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Steak Salad with Herbs

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 shallot, thinly sliced crosswise, separated into rings
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1" wedges, wedges halved crosswise
2 ears of corn, husked
1 pound hanger or skirt steak
2 cups baby arugula
2 cups (packed) assorted fresh tender herb leaves (such as basil, cilantro, and mint)

Instructions

Toss shallot and vinegar in a small bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper; set aside.
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Brush eggplant and corn with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning often, until tender and charred in spots, 10-15 minutes; let cool. Cut kernels from cobs.
Meanwhile, season steak with salt and pepper and grill until medium-rare, 5-7 minutes per side for hanger steak, about 2 minutes per side for skirt steak. Let rest, then thinly slice against the grain.
Toss arugula, herbs, eggplant, corn, steak, and reserved vinaigrette in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.

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