Steak salad martini

- Serves 6 -

1 lb / 450g beef flank, sirloin or strip steak

6 oz / 170g micro greens or baby lettuce mix

3 oz / 170g blue cheese, crumbled

1/4lb / 113g baco, cooked and crumbled

3 oz / 170g  toasted almond slivers

1/4 cup / 59ml red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup / 118 ml roma tomatoes, finely chopped

Parisian pizzazz marinade :

1/3 cup / 75ml dry white wine

1/2 cup / 125ml Dijon-style mustard

1 tsbp / 15ml vegetable oil

3 tbsp / 45ml lemon juice

1 tsp / 5ml chopped fresh basil

Citrus Vodka dressing :

1 tbsp / 15ml minced shallot

6 tbsp / 90ml citrus flavored vodka

3 tbsp / 45 ml olive oil

3 tbsp / 45ml lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Combine marinade ingredients in a glass-baking pan ; add beef, cover and marinate 6 hours in refrigerator.

Remove steak from marinade ; discard marinade. Grill steak to 130F / 55C for medium rare and let rest 10min. Cut into small cubes ; set aside.

Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

To assemble, place 1 ounce / 30g greens in each glass. Top with steak, blue cheese, bacon, almonds, onion and tomatoes in small rows. Drizzle with dressing.