Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Steak:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 (6-oz) filet mignon steaks (or whatever cut you prefer)
For the Salad:
- Mixed greens
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Cherry tomatoes
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Bleu or feta cheese crumbles
- The steak
- The dressing
Instructions
For the Dressing:
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and a pinch of salt and stir to coat in the melted butter. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, add in the sugar, and cook for 20 minutes or until the onions are golden brown and super soft. Allow to cool.
- Add the onions to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a couple times to break them down. Add in the yogurt, buttermilk, and vinegar, along with a pinch of salt and quite a bit of ground pepper. Pulse to combine.
- Stream in a little more buttermilk if the dressing is too thick. How much you add will depend on the type of yogurt you use.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning as necessary, and then transfer to an airtight container. The dressing can be made up to a week ahead and kept in the fridge.
For the Steak:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the surface of the steaks dry with paper towels and then season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Add about a tablespoon of oil to the hot pan and then add the steaks. Sear over medium-high heat, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes per side. You want a deep, golden brown crust.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 130°F for medium to medium-rare (actual cooking time will depend on the size of your steaks. I recommend checking after 5 minutes).
- Remove the steaks from the pan, place on your cutting board, and tent with foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing for the salad.
For the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss together the greens, onion, avocado, tomatoes, eggs, sliced steak, and dressing. If desired, sprinkle on some bleu or feta cheese crumbles. Serve immediately.