“Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” It became the phrase we all knew in the early 1990’s. You think beef, you think that catchy slogan. Pretty genius if you ask me; great advertising.

I know when some people think beef, they think fat. This thought process couldn’t be more wrong.

Did you know there are 29 cuts of lean beef? 29! If you need some help remembering what cuts are considered extra lean or lean, you can download this handy wallet card that you can carry with you to the grocery store to help you choose smart – http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/leanbeef.aspx. Before I started really cooking, I had no clue what cut of beef was what, so this card would have come in very handy for me back then.

Flank steak falls under the lean cut of beef department. This makes me very, very happy because flank steak is so versatile. The flank can be found on the underside of the cow, around the abdominal muscles. It is a tougher cut of meat, so it benefits from marinating. Marinating is always fine by me because it not only tenderizes the meat, but makes it wonderfully flavorful.

A nice marinated flank steak makes the perfect addition to a salad. Not only does it add texture and body, it adds a substantial amount of protein that you need to have a balanced diet. Just 4 ounces of flank steak boasts 25 grams of protein and just 7 grams of fat. Not too shabby.

I hope you enjoy this recipe that I developed for The Florida Beef Council. My husband went back for seconds, that says a lot for a salad!

If you are in the mood for a deliciously fresh and light salad, look no further than my Asian Beef Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette. The steak is marinated in an easy homemade marinade and then quickly grilled. It is the perfect topping for a cold, crispy salad.

August 18, 2011
I have been catching some serious slack from all around about not posting in over 4 weeks. Geeze, can’t a sista catch a break?  It’s A LOT of work keeping up a blog. I know for those of you who don’t have blogs, it looks easy peasy.  But it is uber time consuming, and when you have 2 kids out of school that want ALL of your time, well, food blogs get put on the back burner. The kids go back to school on Tues(did you catch me doing the happy dance?) and I will have lots of more time to devote to my blog (I hope).
Remember the baby shower I threw for my sister? This was the salad dressing I used on the salad. It is super easy and delicious. Nothing compares to homemade salad dressing. If you like a full flavor, tart dressing, this is the one for you. Makes my mouth water when I think about it.