Caesar-Style Grilled Steak Salad

For the grilled steak:

2 lbs oyster steak

¼ cup red wine vinegar

½ cup olive oil

2 tbsp crushed garlic

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp onion powder

⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp dried oregano

For the dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard

½ tsp sugar

1 clove garlic

¼ cup water

For the croutons:

12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices French bread

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

2 bags romaine hearts

Prepare the steak:

Place the meat in a shallow non-reactive dish or zippered plastic bag.

Combine the red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, mustard and spices in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Pour marinade over the meat, stirring to coat the meat well with the marinade. Cover with and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight, turning meat occasionally.

Prepare the croutons:

This salad uses slices of French bread as croutons instead of cubes for unusual presentation—we think you’ll like the look.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread slices on a sheet pan and lightly brush both sides with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil.

Stir together spices in a small bowl and sprinkle bread slices. Bake for 8 Minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Set aside.

Grill the meat:

Preheat grill to high. Grease the grill grate with an oil-dampened paper towel. Wipe the marinade off the meat and place on the grill.

Sear one side and continue to cook until meat is easily removed from the grill. Flip and cook the other side, approximately 8 Minutes- 9 Minutes on each side.

Remove from the grill and set aside on a plate while you assemble the salads.

Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with the dressing to taste. Divide the salad among 6 large salad plates.

Slice steak across the grain and place several slices on each plate. Garnish each salad with 2 croutons. Serve immediately.

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