Citrus Marinated Flatiron Steak Salad
Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup Florida Orange Juice
• 1/4 cup Florida Tangerine Juice
• 2 teaspoons Florida Orange zest
• 1/4 lemon juice
• 1/2 cup balsamic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• salt, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
Flatiron Steak Salad:
• 1 1/2 pounds flatiron steak
• 2 cups Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette, divided
• 1/2 cup Florida Orange Segments
• 2 quarts baby spinach
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup radish, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
To make citrus balsamic vinaigrette: Combine orange juice, tangerine juice, orange zest, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking vigorously. Set dressing aside.
To make flatiron steak salad: Place flatiron steak in container and add 1 cup citrus balsamic vinaigrette. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Heat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill steak to desired doneness. Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
In large mixing bowl, combine orange segments, grapefruit segments, baby spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, radish and cucumber. Add remaining citrus balsamic vinaigrette, as desired, and toss well to combine. To serve, divide salad and sliced steak among four plates and top with crumbled goat cheese
Various tried and true drinks have withstood the test of time. Hosts may want to offer these traditional favorites at special occasions where alcohol will be served, especially if the beverages are once again trending in the right direction.
Although Aperol has been a popular product across Italy since its inception in 1919, it is enjoying newfound fame more than 100 years later. By 1950, the Aperol Spritz became the drink du jour of movers and shakers, and in recent years has enjoyed a resurgence of that popularity. Aperol does for orange what limoncello has done for lemons. It has a zesty orange flavor with herbal notes and a touch of vanilla. Lightly alcoholic, an Aperol Spritz is refreshing and suitable for most occasions. Perhaps the biggest feather in the cap of an Aperol Spritz is that it can be paired with a variety of small bites, making it a very host-friendly cocktail.
Aperol Spritz
• 3 parts Prosecco
• 2 parts Aperol
• 1 splash of soda
• Florida Orange slice for garnish
In a stemmed balloon glass full of ice, pour the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol, and then add the splash of soda. Garnish with an orange slice.