South Pacific Fresh Apple & Sirloin Salad
Embark on a flavor journey with our South Pacific Fresh Apple & Sirloin Salad, combining juicy apples and savory sirloin for a tropical twist on a classic dish.
Created by Kim Landhuis of DeWitt, MI. 2nd Place, 2011 Favorite Michigan Apple Recipe Contest.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Fuji
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. Michigan Fuji apples, washed, seeded, shredded
- Garlic powder & black pepper to taste
- 3 T fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1/3 C canola oil
- 1 medium red onion, peeled, chopped; divided
- 4 oz. fresh noodles
- 1/3 C Italian vinaigrette (with Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- 12 oz. top sirloin beef, trimmed, thinly sliced strips
- 1 tsp. Pioneer Sugar
- Garnish: Romaine lettuce leaves and apples cut into feathers.
- 1/4 C fresh roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Serving Size:
- 4 servings
Directions:
- Place shredded apples into a bowl and sprinkle lime juice on; mix evenly. Drain apples before placing them on the serving plate later.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, heat canola oil to bubble over medium heat. Place a small amount of noodles into hot oil. They puff up at once, turn the noodles to the other side, and cook for about 3 seconds more or until light gold. Remove noodles to paper towels; set aside. Reserve oil.
- Place beef strips into a bowl, add garlic, pepper, and soy sauce; mix well. On a serving plate, arrange layers of lettuce leaves, drained shredded apples, and one-half of the onion.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat, sauté the remaining onion, and add beef.
- Stir and cook until beef turns pink or to desired doneness. Spoon beef over the apple and onion.
- Mix salad dressing with sugar and stir well. Drizzle the salad dressing on top of the beef.
- Sprinkle peanuts on top of beef and apple. Top with some crispy noodles and serve. Put the remaining noodles in a serving bowl on the side.
