Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2009

We liked this salad a lot. Made it "as is" on the recipe with the exception of instead of using salt and pepper, we used the Montreal Steak seasoning and did a rub. I think it would not have had as much flavor without it. Good salad- especially for those of you looking to watch your weight, good alternative to some of the other "diet" foods. Leftovers were good too!

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April P.

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Living In: Wauseon, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2009

This hearty dinner salad was excellent! The flavors go very well together,big hit with me!!

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Living In: Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

Great. I made this for lunch for my husband and he really enjoyed it. We both felt like it was asking for chopped walnuts, so I added some later. I used my favorite Safeway-brand Tuscan Basil salad dressing, which turned out awesome with the wine (Cab Sauv). The success of this recipe is going to depend a lot on what kind of dressing you use - so make sure it's one you love. Thanks for the recipe!

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SunnyByrd

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2008

This was absolutely a great summer time recipe. I followed the recipe exactly. The steak was wonderful and all of the ingredients just blended superbly.I didn't have Italian dressing, so I used Gazebo Room Greek salad and marinade dressing and crumbled feta, instead of blue cheese. With fresh tomatoes in season, I placed two beautiful slices on each plate for garnish. Tasted great and looked beautiful, too.

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2008

WOW! This salad was excellent! I had a few friends over for lunch, and prepared this. Every plate was practically licked clean! I grilled the steaks ahead of time (night before) and just reheated them in the microwave, however I am sure it would taste even better with freshly grilled steaks. I used red cooking wine instead of regular wine, a combo of green and red peppers, and reduced my dressing (which I doubled) separately. I definitely plan on making this again!

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FlamingJune

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2008

Good flavor!

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karen1960

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Living In: Crestwood, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2008

Excellent recipe. Restaurant quality. I will definitely eat this again.

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CleopatrasCat

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Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2008

ADD SLIVERED ALMONDS - I USED THEM ON ALL MY SPINACH SALADS

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Sassier

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2008

Beautiful blend of flavors. I also didn't have enough Italian dressing in the pan but just added a bit more. Gorgeous dinner!

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2008

Just wanted to share: You should try swapping the spinach for arugula (or rocket)...it makes the steak flavors just POP

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sallybranwyn

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Living In: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008

Wow, I was looking for a way to use my chicken and spinach, and found this recipe, and I thought if I marinated my chicken in italian dressing, that would work instead of the steak. But, as I prepared my sauce, I realized I had no mushrooms or bell pepper. I decided to give it a go anyway, and oh my word, just the red onion (and 3 small cloves garlic) in the sauce, and it was incredible! The wine and the sweetness of the red onion when it cooked down worked so well together. I used fresh asiago and a little fresh tomato between the chicken and spinach (which I didn't wilt since the dressing was still simmering when I poured it on the spinach), then topped it with some green onion...It was so easy and looked beautiful, and tasted phenominal! I can't wait to do it right with steak and blue cheese! What a perfect recipe!

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karetha

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Living In: Montrose, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2008

Ohhh so delicious....my first time making flat iron steak and it was a success. Even my family really liked this. OK....so I made a little deviation from the recipe....I grilled my peppers, red onion, and portabello mushrooms, and reduced the dressing and wine mixture seperately. I used a little evoo, salt and pepper on the meat and grilled. Plated the salad, added the sliced grilled veggies, topped with the steak, crumbled blue cheese and the dressing....and a few crutons. What a meal! The steak was tender and juicy, and it was just all around a satisfying dinner....will definately make again!

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SLJ6

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Reviewed: May 14, 2008

very tasty ... feels elegant. husband isnt usually a main dish salad guy ... but loved it. might add nuts or something else for a little crunch next time.. that is the only thing i thought was missing

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suz

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2008

Excellent! The husband made this tonight, and it was great! He did say that the sauce should be doubled. Can't wait until he does this one again!

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GolferGirl

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Home Town: Columbia, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2008

My husband and I really enjoyed this one! I made a few substitutions...I used some roasted red peppers and instead of olive oil I used my Italian dressing and then just added a tiny bit more red wine at the end! It was light and delicious!

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

This was great! After removing the peppers, onions and mushrooms from the pan there wasn't really any dressing left even though I used a slotted spoon as directed. So, I mixed the wine and a 1/4 cup dressing in a small sauce pan and simmered 'till syrupy as the recipe calls for. Next time though I will let the dressing settle first and remove most of the oil as the wine sauce was a little oily (I used Robusto Italian by Kraft). Also, I will wilt the spinach just barely before topping with everything else. The blue cheese was amazing on here and the cooked veggies were a nice change. Will make again with those 2 changes! Thanks for the recipe! Oh, and before plating I thought the wine sauce tasted a little odd but it was delicious once on the salad and mixed with everything else!

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