Steak Salad with Mushrooms and Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette Recipe

Steak: Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch slices. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Mince garlic. Add garlic to olive oil along with mushrooms. Saute for about 10 minutes with a little salt and pepper until mushrooms are softened and slightly browned. While mushrooms are cooking, heat a large sauté pan over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear steak for about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let steak rest for five minutes before slicing thin for service.

Make the vinaigrette by combining minced garlic with lime juice, ginger, rice wine vinegar, Serrano chili, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. Blend with a hand blender or in a standing blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss spinach with desired amount of the dressing and the sautéed mushrooms. Divide amongst individual serving plates. Top with thinly sliced steak and serve.