Seared beef with beans, balsamic & treviso salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 200g green beans, topped
• Olive oil spray
• 4 (about 125g each) beef sirloin steaks, excess fat trimmed
• 1 treviso lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried, coarsely torn
• 1 x 400g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
• 1/2 cup fresh continental parsley leaves
• 40g low-fat feta, crumbled
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbs fresh lemon juice

Method

1. Cook the green beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes
2. Preheat a chargrill on high. Lightly spray with olive oil spray. Add the beef and cook for 2 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Set aside for 3 minutes to rest. Slice the beef diagonally across the grain.
3. Place the beef, green beans, treviso, cannellini beans, parsley, feta, vinegar and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with pepper and toss gently to combine.
4. Divide the salad among serving bowls. Serve immediately. or until bright green and tender crisp. Refresh under cold water. Drain.

Source

Good Taste – March 2008, Page 45
Recipe by Chrissy Freer