GRILLED FLANK STEAK SALAD WITH TOMATOES

VINAIGRETTE 

Ingredient:

⅓ cup (3 fl oz/80 ml) balsamic vinegar

1½ Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

1½ Tbsp chopped fresh marjoram

1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 large cloves garlic, minced

Salt and freshly ground pepper

¾ cup (6 fl oz/180 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

1 flank steak, about 1½ lb (750 g) and 1–1½ inches (2.5–4 cm) thick

1 red onion, cut into wedges

1 large head romaine lettuce, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces

2–3 tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into wedges, plus a handful of mixed cherry tomatoes, halved

serves 6

Method:

To make the vinaigretteu, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, thyme, marjoram, mustard, garlic, and ¾ tsp each salt and pepper. Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until the vinaigrette is well blended. Place the steak in a shallow dish. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the steak and turn to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate the remaining vinaigrette. Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct-heat cooking over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and grill the steak, turning once or twice and brushing with the reserved marinade for up to 5 minutes before the steak is done, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking, 10–12 minutes total for medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes. 

While the steak is resting, place the onion wedges on the grill and cook until softened and nicely grill-marked, about 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak across the grain, reserving any juices that accumulate. Toss the lettuce with the reserved vinaigrette, and divide among individual plates. Top with the steak, onion wedges, and tomatoes. Drizzle the steak with the meat juices and serve.