Coronation Steak,Radish and Pea Salad

A great celebratory steak salad dish featuring strips of steak combined in a creamy coronation style dressing served with gem lettuce, radishes and fresh peas and takes under 20 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Based on a 2cm thick steak

To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side

To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side

To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side

Average Cooking Time for 3lb: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lean beef minute, sirloin or rump steaks
  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • For the Salad:

  • 2 little gem lettuces, torn into pieces
  • 1 x 200g pack radishes, sliced
  • 200g peas, fresh or defrosted
  • 1-2 teaspoons mild or Madras curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons reduced fat crème fraiche or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander or flat-leaf parsley

Method

  1. Heat a large non-stick griddle or frying pan until hot. Season the steaks and brush with oil on both sides. Cook the steaks according to your preference. If using minute steaks cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a warm plate, cover and leave for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the salad; place all the ingredients into a large bowl. For the dressing, place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix together until combined.
  3. Slice the beef into strips then add to the salad with any meat juices. Spoon the dressing over the beef and serve with crusty bread.

Tips:

Alternatively, cook your steaks on a prepared barbecue according to your preference.