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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Watermelon and tomatoes get a bit of a kick with the addition of chilies in this colourful summer salad.

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April 8th, 2012

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Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds flank steak, about 1-inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh red chili, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 medium tomatoes in assorted colours, cut into 1-inch dice
  • 2 Cups 1-inch diced seedless watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chives
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat grill to medium-high.

  • 2.

    Rub steak with 1-tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook on grill, turning once, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and rest on cutting board loosely covered with foil for 10 minutes.

  • 3.

    Meanwhile, combine remaining 2-tablespoons olive oil, rice vinegar, chili and sugar in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, watermelon and herbs. Just prior to serving, toss tomato mixture with reserved vinaigrette.

  • 4.

    To serve, slice steak against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick strips and divide equally among 4 plates. Serve with watermelon salad.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving (based on 4 servings): 491 calories, 29 g fat, 49 g protein, 2 g fiber, 6 g carbohydrates, 93 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin E, Niacin. Good source vitamin C, folate, pantothenate, vitamin K, biotin.
    Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato and Watermelon Salad
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