Deviously simple but delicious way to have a *light* steak meal. Very low carb.

Tagliata Con Rucola – Italian Steak and Arugula Salad

Recipe adapted from Trader Joe’s.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound beef rib eye steak (one inch thick)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 7 ounces arugula
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese (or 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese)
• Additional toppings (optional; I added thinly shaved onion and heirloom tomato slices)

METHOD:

Step 1

Season steak with salt, pepper and oregano, then grill or broil until rare, 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 2

Rest steak 5 minutes, then thinly slice.

Step 3

Toss the meat and meat juices with the arugula, then drizzle with oilive oil and vinegar and toss again.

Step 4

Serve topped with shaved cheese and additional black pepper, if desired.

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