SUMMER RECIPES

GRILLED GARLIC STEAK SALAD
perfect for family and company.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin or Porterhouse steak
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 6 cups mixed salad greens

Preparation:

Mix together salad dressing, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Prepare and heat grill. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper and place beef on grill 4-5" from medium coals. Cover and grill 12-17 minutes, turning once, until desired doneness.
Meanwhile, toss bell pepper and mushrooms with 2 tablespoons of the dressing mixture. Place in grill basket and grill 5 minutes, shaking grill basket occasionally, until bell pepper and mushrooms are crisp tender.
Let beef stand for 10 minutes, then cut into 1/4" slices across the grain. Toss beef and 1/4 cup dressing mixture. Place salad greens, grilled vegetables, and beef in large bowl and toss to coat. Serve with remaining dressing mixture. 6 servings

BUTTER BEAN SALAD

You can add canned tuna, chicken, or seafood to this salad for more protein. Use your family's favorite type of canned bean; chickpeas, kidney beans, or black beans would work well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 5 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 (15 oz.) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 11 oz. can shoepeg corn, drained
• 14.5 oz. can zesty chili diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 small red onion, chopped

Preparation:

In large bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley and mix well with wire whisk. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours, or serve immediately. Serves 4-6