Mojo marinated skirt steak salad with Chimichurri vinaigrette SERVES: Six PAIRS WITH: 2018 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Franc

INGREDIENTS

For the mojo: For the Vinaigrette: • 2 lbs outside skirt steak, • ¼ cup red wine vinegar trimmed and cleaned • ½ cup olive oil • 1 orange, juiced • 3 tsp. minced garlic • 3 limes, juiced • ½ tsp. red chili flakes • ¼ cup olive oil • ½ cup fresh cilantro stems • 6 cloves garlic, minced and leaves chopped fine • 2 tsp. ground cumin • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves • 1 tsp. oregano chopped fine • 1 yellow onion, sliced • Kosher salt and fresh cracked • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped black pepper • 1 tbsp. kosher salt For the Salad: • ¾ to 1 lb mixed baby greens • 1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and medium diced • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese • 4 slices baguette cut on the bias and toasted METHOD Method for the Mojo: • Whisk all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until combined. • Place the skirt steak in a non-reactive container and cover with the marinade. • Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, then remove and pat dry. • Grill the beef on a preheated grill set to high. Grill for 4 minutes per side until medium to medium rare. • Allow the beef to rest, then slice thinly against the grain.

Method for the Vinaigrette: • Whisk all ingredients together to emulsify. Finish with salt and pepper.

Method for the Salad: • Add the salad greens and garnish in a bowl, then dress with the vinaigrette. • Finish with the grilled steak, parmesan cheese and toasted baguette. • Serve while the steak is still warm.

Bon Appetit, Chef Matthew Lederman