Thai Steak Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb. new york strip (or you could use flank steak or top sirloin)
• salt & pepper to season both sides of steak
• 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
• 3 cups gem lettuce, chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup mango, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 2 cup cucumber, sliced into thin coins
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced or grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Make Dressing: to a small bowl add all dressing ingredients. Using a whisk mix everything togher until the oil and tamari no longer separate and dressing is emulsified. Set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 450°F.

3. 3

   Heat a large cast iron skillet high heat.

4. 4

   Add avocado oil to the pan along with seasoned steak.

5. 5

   Sear each side for 3 minutes, until you have a nice browning.

6. 6

   Immediately put the steak in the oven and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the steak is your desired temperature. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slices.

7. 7

   In a large bowl add lettuce, red pepper, mango, red onion, cucumber, green onion, and sliced steak. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.