Asian Beef and Wild Rice Salad

Total Recipe Time: about 1-1/4 hours
Marinade Time: 15 minutes to 2 hours

Ingredients

• 2 beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 10 ounces each)
• 2/3 cup light Asian-style dressing, divided
• 1-1/4 cups long-grain and wild rice blend (not quick-cooking)
• 2-1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1-1/4 cups hothouse cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices
• 1-1/4 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed 
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 

Method

1. Place beef steaks and 1/3 cup dressing in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. 
   
   
2. Meanwhile, cook rice in boiling water according to package directions omitting butter and salt, if desired. Place in large bowl; cool. 
   
   
3. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
   
   
4. Add bell pepper, cucumber, edamame, 2 tablespoons green onion, cilantro and remaining 1/3 cup dressing to rice; toss to combine. Season with salt, as desired.
    
5. Carve steaks into slices. Place rice salad on serving plate. Arrange steak over rice; top with remaining 2 tablespoons green onion. 

Makes 4 servings

Cook's Tip: One and one-third cups fresh sugar snap peas, cut diagonally in half, may be substituted for edamame.

Nutrition information per serving: 480 calories; 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 2 g monounsaturated fat); 56 mg cholesterol; 1130 mg sodium; 59 g carbohydrate; 5.4 g fiber; 37 g protein; 7.5 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg vitamin B12; 4.3 mg iron; 29.0 mcg selenium; 4.8 mg zinc; 99.4 mg choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of choline.

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