Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups bottled vinaigrette dressing
  • 2 -3 tablespoons dijon-style mustard (or to taste)
  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 4 new potatoes
  • 1 lb green beans, cooked
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • 14 cup black olives

Method

  • Stir together the vinaigrette and mustard; set aside 1/2 cup.
  • Combine flank steak and remaining vinaigrette mixture in shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
  • Cover or seal and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before you plan to eat, start preparing the salad.
  • Bring the cold water and eggs to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let them sit off the heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Rinse eggs in cold water until they have cooled.
  • Peel eggs, slice, and set aside.
  • While eggs are cooking, place potatoes and cold water in a heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes, until they are just tender, being careful not to overcook.
  • When they are cool, peel the potatoes, quarter them, and set aside.
  • Then, in a medium saucepan bring salted water to a boil, and cook the beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain beans in a colander, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and drain again.
  • Pat dry and set aside.
  • Drain steak and discard marinade.
  • Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.
  • Slice diagonally across the grain.
  • Prepare the salad by combining the eggs, potatoes and beans.
  • Mix them with the mixed greens and olives.
  • Toss the steak slices gently with the salad and drizzle with the remaining 1/2 cup vinaigrette mixture.