Steak and Arugula Salad

Michael and I have started a new fitness plan. We are both doing P90X! This is a fitness program in which we work out 6 days a week. It also comes with a fitness guide which we have been trying to follow. The first month you are very limited on carbs, which is the hardest part!! I am going to be posting some of the recipes they use in the fitness guide. For lunch one day last week we had a Steak and Arugula Salad. I thought this was a really great salad. Michael grilled the sirloin to perfection which made the salad even better. Enjoy!

Steak and Arugula Salad
Source: P90X Nutrition Guide

Ingredients:

6 ounces top sirloin
2 cups arugula
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup canned artichoke hears
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette (see below)

Directions:

Grill or broil steak until done, approximately 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cool and cut into 1 inch slices.

Toss together the arugula, tomatoes and artichoke hearts and arrange on plate. Top with steak and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serves 16

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons shallots, choppes
4 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
black pepper to taste

Directions:

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Store covered in the refrigerator.

398 calories
11 g total fat
38 g protein
20 g carbohydrates
293 mg sodium