Sirloin Steak with Raw Asparagus Salad

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July yesterday!

About a month ago, one of my roommates wanted me to make a entire dinner with totally raw ingredients. This recipes was my attempt at experimenting with the salad aspect of a raw dinner. I really love the taste of the asparagus when paired with the freshness of the peppers, the sweetness of the apples, and the acidity of the lemon.

For this dinner I wanted to pair it with a steak that was prepared in a simple rub. This rub takes a little bit of preparation since you have to rub the steak at least a day ahead of when you want to cook it. The advantage to this is you get a nice crust on the outside and a juicy steak on the inside. 

Let me know what you think of this recipe!

Serves: 2 servings

Inactive preparation time: 1-2 days

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 lb thin sliced sirloin steak

Dry Rub Ingredients:

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp salt

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Salad ingredients:

5 asparagus stalks

1 gala apple

1 orange or yellow bell pepper

dash of salt and pepper

2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

1. Mix all the dry rub ingredients in a bowl until combined. Rub the steaks with the mix, and then wrap tightly in Saran Wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 days.

2. After 1-2 days, remove the steaks from the refrigerator, and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat a grill pan over medium high heat.

3. Once the pan is hot, spray with some nonstick cooking spray and cook the steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes.

4. While the steaks are cooking, thinly slice the asparagus, apple, and pepper. Toss the vegetables with the salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.