Beef Leek And Tomato Salad With Bacon Dressing Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Leek And Tomato Salad With Bacon Dressing

• 2 (8-ounce) beef steaks
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and well-rinsed
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Dijon Mustard
• 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin dressing)
• Romaine Lettuce Hearts
• Beefsteak Tomatoes

How to Make Beef Leek And Tomato Salad With Bacon Dressing

1. Prepare the grill: Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
2. Prepare the steaks: Bring steaks to room temperature. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Grill the steaks: Place steaks on the preheated grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes for medium-rare, turning twice, until desired doneness is reached. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Cook the bacon: While steaks grill, cook bacon in a medium-to-large skillet over medium-high heat with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil until crispy. Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain.
5. Prepare the leeks: Thinly slice leeks, rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any grit, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
6. Wilt the leeks: Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the skillet. Add leeks and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Make the bacon dressing: Transfer cooked bacon to a food processor. Add Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons of water. Process until smooth.
8. Emulsify the dressing: With the food processor running, slowly stream in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified.
9. Assemble the salad: On each dinner plate, arrange a bed of shredded romaine lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
10. Slice the steak: Slice the rested steak against the grain.
11. Plate the salad: Arrange steak slices over the tomatoes. Scatter the wilted leeks over the steak.
12. Dress the salad: Drizzle generously with bacon dressing and serve immediately.