Bacon-Blue Steak & Grain Salad

Prep: 15 minutes plus cooling and standing
Cook: 8 minutes • Serves: 4

1.Prepare farro as label directs; drain and cool completely.

2.Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add steaks and cook 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135° for medium-rare, turning once. Transfer steaks to cutting board; tent with aluminum foil and let stand 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to 145° upon standing.)

3.In large bowl, prepare salad kit as label directs; stir in apple and farro. Makes about 7 cups.

4.Thinly slice steaks across the grain; serve over salad.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1-3/4 cups salad, 4 ounces steak):
576 Calories, 36g Fat (9g Saturated), 103mg Cholesterol, 594mg Sodium,
25g Carbohydrates, 4g Fiber, 6g Sugars, 2g Added Sugars, 37g Protein

Dietitian’s Dish:
Salad kits offer a quick solution for a balanced meal at lunchtime or a busy weeknight dinner. Just top them with a few extra ingredients like meat (or other proteins such as nuts, eggs, beans, seafood or poultry), chopped fresh or dried fruits, extra veggies and grains to help fill you up. They’re so versatile that the flavor and ingredient combinations are endless!