Steak Salad

So I have been away from my kitchen lately. Its not that I have no recipes to motivate me--I actually have a constantly-growing bookmarking tab with all types of recipes waiting to be cooked--its just that with the end of the semester and finals coming soon, I feel like I should be studying 24/7.

I still don't though. I have to confess I was laying in my bed stumbling through cooking blogs for a large chunk of today. Although I guess I was ultimately working towards the blog.

Anyways, here is the recipe for tonight's dinner.

Steak Salad (adapted from Special K)
*The quantities are subjective, since some people like vegetables more than steak (cough cough, me), but others like meat more.

• Green beans, blanched
• Grape tomatoes, halved
• Mixed greens
• 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 oz. boneless sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1. Combine green beans, tomatoes, and mixed greens in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with S & P. Whisk to incorporate as much as possible and add to salad. Toss to mix.
2. In a small bowl, combine cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub steaks with seasoning. 
3. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Cook steaks until cooked to taste (I did about 9 minutes), flipping occasionally.
4. Once cooked, slice steak into 1-inch strips and serve over salad. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.