The Perfect Spring Dinner Recipe

The Perfect Spring Dinner Recipe

A recipe to meet your sweet and savory cravings!

PERFECT SPRING DINNER RECIPE

Bet you didn't think steak could be good for your heart, did you?! Charred watermelon gives a burst of juicy flavor to tender sirloin. If this sounds delicious to you (how can it not?!), keep on reading!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. sirloin or strip steak (about 1" thick)
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small seedless watermelon (about 3 lb.)
  • 1 c. fresh mint leaves torn
  • 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • Chopped, roasted unsalted peanuts, for serving

Directions:

  1. Heat grill to medium high. Season steak with 1/2 tsp. of salt and pepper and grill to desired doneness, 6-8 min per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper each. Fold in onions and tomatoes.
  3. Cut the watermelon into 1/2 inch-thick triangles and cut off their rinds. Brush lightly with oil, then grill until lightly charred, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates.
  4. Fold the herbs into the tomato mixture, then spoon on top of the watermelon. Slice the steak, divide among the plates and sprinkle with peanuts, if desired
  5. Enjoy!

*Recipe from the creative thinkers at Women's Day Magazine.