Grilled Steak Salad with Tomatoes & Avocado

Recipe from TasteOfHome.com

YIELD: 6 Servings | PREP / TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/4 inches thick and 1-1/2 pounds)

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 teaspoons Creole seasoning

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

3 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch)

Directions

Rub both sides of steak with oil; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Grill, covered, over medium heat (or broil 4 in. from heat) 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beans, green onions, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt; gently stir in avocado. Cut steak into slices; serve with bean mixture.

Editor’s Note: The following spices may be substituted for 3 teaspoons Creole seasoning: 3/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and 1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.