Grilled Beef Salad with Zucchini and Corn
This grilled beef salad with zucchini and corn makes for an easy dinner recipe for two. The zucchini and corn are cooked on a baking sheet, and then added as a garnish onto arugula, beef strips and avocado. Follow up with a dressing made from cherry tomatoes, parsley and red wine vinegar for a colourful […]
Ingredients
- 2 small green zucchini, sliced into rounds about 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 ears corn, blanched and kernels removed or 2 cups (300 g) thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup (70 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/2 lb (225 g) beef striploin steak, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 1 cup (25 g) arugula
- 1 avocado, ripe but firm, sliced
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Place the zucchini slices in a bowl. Add the salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain the zucchini and place on the baking sheet. Coat with the oil. Season with pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the corn kernels and stir well. Continue to bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are golden.
This grilled beef salad with zucchini and corn makes for an easy dinner recipe for two. The zucchini and corn are cooked on a baking sheet, and then added as a garnish onto arugula, beef strips and avocado. Follow up with a dressing made from cherry tomatoes, parsley and red wine vinegar for a colourful and flavourful meal.