Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Start on the Quick-Pickled Cukes first, so they soak in flavor.

Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad
Photo: Jacob Snavely
Hands On Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (1- to 1 1/2-lb.) flank steak

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Kosher salt and pepper

  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons Asian chili paste (such as Huy Fong)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • Quick-Pickled Cukes

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Rub steak with olive oil and desired amount of salt and pepper. Let stand 10 minutes. Grill, covered, 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, sauté garlic in hot sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, next 3 ingredients, and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Whisk together cornstarch and 1 tsp. water, and stir into soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil; boil, stirring often, 1 minute.

  3. Cut steak across the grain into thin strips. Arrange Quick-Pickled Cukes on a platter, and top with sliced steak and sauce.

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