Steak Salad with Aromatic Dressing

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: Rare: 2 minutes on each side Medium Rare: 3-4 minutes on each side Medium: 5-7 minutes on each side : 1. To prepare the dressing; in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together, cover and set aside. 2. Place the steaks on a chopping board, season on both sides with the salt, pepper and Chinese five spice powder then brush with the oil. 3. Cook the steaks under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue according to your preference. Transfer to a warm plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes then slice on the diagonal. 4. Transfer the beef to a large bowl and add the bean shoots, sweet corn, onion and nuts. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad. Toss gently. 5. Pile the salad on to a large plate and serve immediately. Tip: If using rump or picanha steaks follow the cooking times below (Based on a 2cm/¾-in thick steak): Rare: 2½ minutes on each side Medium: 4 minutes on each side Well done: 6 minutes on each side For quantities to serve 10 visit www.simplybeef and lamb.co.uk