Asian Broccoli Beef Salad

NEED:

2 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups steamed/cooked broccoli pieces
1 pound flank steak cut into strips
1 pound vermicelli pasta, cooked al dente & cooled
Salt & pepper
1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted peanuts, chopped (optional)

Asian vinaigrette

3 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
4 Tablespoon olive oil
4 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Pepper

Whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper in the bowl. Slowly add the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion. Take half the dressing and place into a sturdy plastic storage bag to use as marinade. Take remaining dressing and place in a separate container in the refrigerator for use later.

Place beef strips into the marinade in plastic bag and allow to marinate for an hour in the refrigerator.

Remove beef from marinade. Discard marinate. Cook beef until it is at the done to our liking. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Toss together dressing, pasta, broccoli and beef. Top with scallions and peanuts.

ENJOY!