Summer Main Dish Salad

How to Make Summer Main Dish Salad

Let this hearty salad, featuring grilled sirloin steak, loads of vegetables, and a garlicky vinaigrette, take center stage at your table this summer!

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10 min prep time


10 min cook time


4servings


3 oz meat; 1 1/2 tbsp dressing; 1 1/3 cup vegetables; and 1 cup greens

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Cook corn according to package directions.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat oil; add garlic and saute until brown.
  3. Remove from heat and cool; strain and reserve oil; discard garlic.
  4. In a large bowl, combine reserved oil, vinegar, mustard, pepper, and sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired.
  5. Combine oil mixture with corn, sirloin, potatoes, green onions, carrots, and both kinds of peppers. Mix well, cover, and chill.
  6. Serve in a bowl lined with salad greens.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    3 oz meat; 1 1/2 tbsp dressing; 1 1/3 cup vegetables; and 1 cup greens


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    310

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    10g

    13%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.3g

      12%
    • Trans Fats
      0.2g

  • Cholesterol
    50mg

    17%

  • Sodium
    175mg

    8%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    26g

    9%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      7g

  • Protein
    30g

  • Potassium
    960mg

    20%

Ingredients

frozen corn kernels
1 cup

canola oil
4 tsp

garlic (sliced)
3 clove

red wine vinegar
1/4 cup

Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp

black pepper (to taste)
1/4 tsp

sugar
1/4 tsp

grilled sirloin
12 oz

cooked potatoes (cut into cubes)
1 cup

green onions (sliced)
1 cup

carrots (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup

red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup

green bell pepper (diced)
1 cup

salad greens
4 cup