Grilled Beef and Arugula Salad - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 07-09-2006, 07:35 AM

Grilled Beef and Arugula Salad

· 1 scallion, thinly sliced
· 2 Tbsp olive oil
· 2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
· 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
· 1/2 tsp salt
· 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
· 4 ripe apricots, halved, pits removed
· 2 3/4"-thick filets mignons (4 oz each)
· 1 pkg (5 oz) baby arugula or spinach
· 3 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese (optional)

1. Prepare charcoal for grilling, preheat gas grill, or heat grill pan over medium heat.

2. In large bowl, whisk scallion, 1 2/3 tablespoon oil, vinegar, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper and set aside.

3. Lightly brush cut surface of apricots with remaining oil. Season beef with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill beef and apricots, cut side down. Cook apricots until soft, about 6 minutes. Turn beef midway, 8 minutes for medium-rare or longer for desired doneness. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes Cut apricots into slices. Thinly slice beef against the grain.

4. In medium bowl, toss arugula with dressing to coat. Transfer to four serving plates. Top with slices of beef and 2 sliced apricot halves. Sprinkle with blue cheese, if desired.

Makes 4 Servings

Per Serving: 184 cal, 13 g pro, 7 g carb, 12 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 35 mg chol, 1 g fiber, 332 mg sodium

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cooking Time: 8 minutes