Wine Inspired Recipes
Mirassou Steak Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes.
Cook time: 10 minutes.
Dressing
- 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned white beans (from a 15-oz. can – save remaining beans for salad)
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Steak Salad
- 8 oz. grilling steak, seasoned with salt and pepper or Cabernet Marinade*
- 8 oz. mixed baby greens
- 1/2 cup each: quartered and thinly sliced red onion and shaved fresh fennel
- 1 cup baked croutons
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Grill steak for about 5 minutes on each side; let cool slightly. Place greens, steak, onion and fennel in a large bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on 4 salad plates and top with croutons, cheese and remaining white beans from dressing; drizzle with remaining dressing.
*For Cabernet Marinade: Combine ½ cup Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper and 2 cloves minced garlic in a resealable plastic bag.
Makes 4 servings.
Pairing Suggestion: Pairs with Mirassou® California Cabernet Sauvignon.





