Steak & Salad

Some nights a really quick and easy dinner is all that there is energy for but you still want something tasty and a little bit healthy too. I had one of those nights not that long ago. Hubby was away for work, it had been a long day with the girls and by the time they were in bed and I contemplated dinner there was not a lot of enthusiasm for cooking. Raiding the fridge I found a lovely piece of eye fillet and some fresh salad things – perfect for a simple steak and salad bowl.

To keep it interesting I made sure I seasoned the steak well before cooking and used a nice sherry vinegar for the salad dressing. Simple things, but they do make an improvement when cooking a relatively plain dish such as steak and salad. Try and not overcook the steak either – no more than medium for a steak salad like this. And allow time for the steak to rest before slicing it to serve. I also like to take a bit of care when dishing up my meals as it does make a difference. We eat with our eyes first and food that looks appealing will always taste better in my opinion.

After I’d eaten this meal I was so pleased I had made the effort to cook. I had dinner on the table for myself in under 15 minutes and felt nourished. So much better than cheese on toast which had been the alternative!