Pan-Seared Sirloin Salad with Charred Nectarines, Feta and Pecans

This pan-seared sirloin salad balances tender sliced steak with lightly charred nectarine wedges, crisp mixed greens, creamy feta and pecans.

A quick shallot and red wine vinegar dressing ties everything together, making the salad bright, savory and just a little sweet.

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Ingredients

1 unit NectarineView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Sirloin SteakView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Red Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Feta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce PecansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the produce. Halve and pit the nectarine, then cut it into wedges. Halve, peel and mince the shallot until you have 1 tablespoon.
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the sirloin steak on all sides with salt and pepper.
3. Add the steak to the pan and cook until it reaches your desired doneness, 3 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest.
4. Add the nectarine wedges to the same pan over medium-high heat. Cook until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes, flipping once. Remove from the pan and set aside.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced shallot, red wine vinegar and a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Place the mixed greens in a large bowl. Add the dressing to taste and toss until the greens are coated.
7. Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain.
8. Divide the dressed greens between plates. Top with sliced steak and charred nectarine wedges, then sprinkle with feta cheese and pecans.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

How do I know how long to cook the sirloin?

Cook the steak over medium-high heat for 3 to 6 minutes per side, depending on your desired doneness.

Can I adjust the vinaigrette if it tastes too strong?

Yes. After whisking the shallot, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper together, taste it and add another drizzle of olive oil if needed.

Why should I slice the steak against the grain?

Cutting against the grain shortens the muscle fibers, which makes the sliced steak easier to chew.