Flank Steak w/Michigan Tomato, Cucumber & Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 4 Michigan tomatoes seeded and diced
- 2 Michigan cucumbers, diced
- 3 cups diced Michigan watermelon
Directions
- Whisk together oil, lime juice, zest, half the cilantro, half the scallions, half the mint, the cayenne and1/2 teaspoon of the salt to make a dressing. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add steak and coat well. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat grill to medium-high. Toss tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon with remaining dressing, cilantro, scallions and mint, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill 5 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches140 degrees F. Cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes, or until temperature increases to 145 degrees F.
- Slice steak against the grain; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with salad.