Italian Bread Salad With Grilled Beef

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups cubed italian bread (1 inch) or 4 cups sourdough bread (1 inch) or 4 cups multigrain bread (1 inch)
• 1 lb sirloin steak, 1 inch thick
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups baby greens
• 2 tomatoes, cut in 8 wedges
• 8 large button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Recipe

• 1 on ungreased baking sheet, toast bread cubes in 350°f oven for 10 minutes. let cool.
• 2 season both sides of steak with pepper. place on greased grill over medium high heat, or on broiler pan; close lid and cook, turning once, for 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare, or until desired doneness. transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
• 3 dressing: meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. in large salad bowl, toss together salad greens, bread cubes, steak, tomatoes and mushrooms; drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. garnish with fresh basil makes 4 servings.
• 4 canadian living.