Best Recipes Ever - Spinach, Steak and Mushroom Salad

Ingredients:

1 lb (454 g) grilling strip loin steaks, 1 inch thick cut
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
2 cups (500 mL) mushrooms, halved
1 minced clove garlic
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1 bag (6 oz/170 g) baby spinach
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onions

Creamy Horseradish Dressing
1/4 cup (60 mL) light mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 mL) milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) prepared horseradish
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

Preparation:

Creamy Horseradish Dressing: In bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, horseradish, salt and pepper.

Season steak with half each of the salt and pepper. Place on greased grill or in grill pan over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and tent with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms, garlic, thyme and remaining salt and pepper until no liquid remains and mushrooms are golden, about 5 minutes.

Divide spinach among 4 plates. Divide mushrooms, steak and onion over top; drizzle with dressing.

Servings: 4

Tags: garlic, hearty salads, mayonnaise, milk, mushrooms, prepared horseradish, red onions, spinach, steak, thyme