Description
A delightful twist on traditional favorites, combining crispy fries and savory steak with vibrant salad greens, drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-oz.) bag frozen French fries (about 4 c.)
- 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 (1 1/2-lb.) flank steak, cut into 2 pieces against the grain
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 8 oz. English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
- 6 oz. baby arugula (about 8 packed c.)
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese (about 1/2 c.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- On a baking sheet, arrange frozen fries in a single layer. Bake fries until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle the fries with sweet paprika; season with salt and toss to combine.
- While the fries are baking, season the flank steak with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cook the steak, flipping halfway through, until browned on both sides and medium-rare (about 5 to 7 minutes per side).
- Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent with foil, and rest for about 10 minutes.
- Wipe excess oil from the skillet, add the chopped shallot and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, remaining salt, and the remaining olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
- On plates, divide cucumber, arugula, grape tomatoes, steak slices, and crispy fries.
- Sprinkle blue cheese over each serving and drizzle with the dressing.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use sweet potato fries, substitute steak with grilled chicken, or use a yogurt-based dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg