Black & Blue California Steak Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds flanks steak
• 1/2 cup Marie’s Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 1 romaine heart, separated into leaves
• 1 (5 to 6 ounce) bag spring salad mix or other salad greens
• 1/2 cup julienne carrots
• 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 avocado, peeled and cut into 12 slices
• 1 cup Marie’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and cut into chunks

Directions:

Pour Marie’s Balsamic Vinaigrette over steak, turning to coat with dressing. Marinate for 15 minutes.

Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Grill steak to medium-rare, or your choice of doneness. Let rest 10 minutes; slice across the grain.

Divide romaine leaves between four plates. Top with greens, carrots, tomatoes, avocado and steak. Spoon Marie’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing over salads; garnish with bacon.