Filet mignon steaks are coated with ground black pepper and salt, seared, and then served atop a bed of tender butter lettuce, along with creamy avocados, sliced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. The simple mustard vinaigrette pairs well with the peppery steak. Serve salad for a light, yet nutrient-dense dinner. For added complex carbohydrates, serve salad with baked sweet potatoes. The steak can be grilled or cooked in a cast iron skillet on the stove.
Preparation Note
Set steaks on a plate on your counter to come to room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.
Ingredients
Steak
1 pounds
filet mignon
¼ teaspoons
sea salt
1 teaspoons
coarsely ground
black pepper
1 tablespoons
avocado oil
Salad
2 heads
butter lettuce
rinsed and patted dry
2 medium
avocados
sliced
1 medium
English cucumbers
sliced
1 cups
cherry tomatoes
cut into halves
½ small
red onions
thinly sliced
⅓ cups
pumpkin seeds
toasted
Dressing
4 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons
white wine vinegar
1 tablespoons
dijon mustard
½ teaspoons
sea salt
½ teaspoons
coarsely ground
black pepper