Bistro Steak Salad #SundaySupper

This post is sponsored by the Beef Checkoff in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

When my sisters were both in college, they worked at a gourmet deli nearby. One sister was a server, and the other worked the front counter taking to-go orders and handled the deli. To say I took advantage of their 20% family discount would be an understatement!

This place served ginormous sandwiches, specialty desserts, and one of my favorite salads of all time – a Bistro Steak Salad; grilled steak, caramelized onions, tomatoes and black olives, with a creamy ranch dressing. I did have other favorite menu items at this deli, but I could never commit to another dish because I loved this salad so much.

Having a sister who was a sever meant I was privy to the recipe for the tangy, flavorful beef, and knew exactly which ranch dressing the deli used. 2006 was a good year, my friends. My sisters have both moved on to bigger and better things, and the deli has since closed, so I had to learn to make my own Bistro Steak Salad if I wanted my fix.

The not-so secret ingredient to marinating the steak was from a bottle of French dressing. As a kid, I used to beg my mom to buy this sweet, and colorful dressing. As an adult, I know how much sugar and other unnecessary ingredients go into making this same dressing. And since ignorance isn’t always bliss, I had to find a cleaner way to make a batch of homemade French dressing (I make my own from this recipe). And you guys, if you’re a French dressing fan, you won’t even miss it, after you make your own. #promise

To keep this salad clean, and flavorful all the way around, I make sure to use a lean cut of beef. I personally like to use a tenderloin, or strip steak boneless for this salad, but any lean cut will do. If you’re not sure where to find your favorite cut of lean beef, or which type to use, make sure to visit the interactive butcher counter for help! And make sure to look for a label with the green lean icon. Lean beef, homemade dressing, and carmelized veggies #alltheheartemojis please. P.S. True love is carmelizing onions for the ones you love.

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See what other lean beef recipes we’re sharing for #SundaySupper:

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• Plus: Delicious Lean Beef Recipes for #SundaySupper from Sunday Supper Movement

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