Steak and Spicy Noodle salad

  • 4 ounces dried spaghetti noodles
  • One each 8 ounce Sterling Silver top sirloin steak
  • As needed, salt and pepper

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha or Sambal Oelek
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons warm water

For the salad

  • 2 large red bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced into fine julienne or small half moons
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut into ribbons or julienned
  • 1 cup finely shredded green or napa cabbage
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh herbs: basil, mint, or cilantro leaves, in whatever proportion you like
  • 8 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into fine strips
  • 1/2 cup roughly crushed roasted peanuts

Procedure
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, sesame seed oil, garlic, sugar, and water. Whisk until blended.
  2. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain completely. Add dressing and toss well until noodles are completely coated.  Chill noodles.
  3. Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak over medium high heat on a barbecue or gas grill until an internal temperature of 125F (medium rare) is reached. Let steak rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Add bell peppers, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, herbs, scallions, and jalapeños to noodles. Toss to combine. Pile onto serving platter.
  5. Slice steak and place on top of salad. Top each portion with peanuts and serve.