Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar divided
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated on a microplane
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- Fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak pat dry
- 1 1 ½- to 2- pound butternut squash peeled, seeded, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons white miso
- ¼ teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 romaine heart chopped (about 5 cups)
- ½ English cucumber quartered lengthwise, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 6 medium radishes halved, sliced (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup roasted salted pepitas
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place the steak in a bowl or container; pour in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours. Remove the steak from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the cubed squash, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast until tender and caramelized in spots, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once or twice during roasting time.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, mustard, miso, maple syrup, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until well blended. Whisk in hot water 1 teaspoon at a time to thin to desired consistency. Taste and season with salt and additional pepper, if needed. (Yield: About 1/3 cup. You can make the dressing up to 2 days ahead. Cover and keep at room temperature. Whisk well before using.)
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Remove the steak from the marinade (discard marinade). Pat the steak dry thoroughly; season generously with salt. Swirl the avocado oil in the skillet, then add the steak. Cook undisturbed until seared on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until medium-rare (an instant-read thermometer stuck into the thickest part should read between 125ºF-130ºF), 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine, cucumber, and radishes. Add 3 tablespoons dressing and a few pinches of salt and pepper; toss to combine. (Toss in more dressing, if desired.) Add the squash; carefully toss. Divide among 4 plates or shallow bowls. Slice the steak against the grain and divide among the salads. Top with pepitas and blue cheese; serve immediately.
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