STRAWBERRY BLUE CHEESE STEAK SALAD

Fresh strawberries

Ingredients

1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick, 1 pound)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 tsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. lime juice

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn (about 10 cups)

2 c. fresh strawberries, halved

1/4 c. thinly sliced Vidalia onion

1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese

1/4 c. chopped walnuts, toasted or roasted sunflower seeds

Balsamic vinaigrette or dressing of your choice

Preparation

Season steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add steak; cook 5-7 minutes on each side until meat reaches desired doneness (medium-rare, 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak into bite-sized strips; toss with lime juice. On a platter, combine lettuce, strawberries and onion; top with steak. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and walnuts or sunflower seeds. Serve with vinaigrette or dressing of your choice.