Flank steak salad with pecans and charred peaches

Tender flank steak meets sweet charred peaches, crunchy pecans and a punchy mustard dressing. Perfect for entertaining or a fresh twist on a barbecue classic!

This is an edited extract from Salata by Michael Rantissi and Kristy Frawley. Published by Murdoch Books. RRP$39.99

Serves: 6 (as a large side)

Time to make: 15 mins , plus resting time

Ingredients

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900g flank steak
3 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
3 peaches, cut in half, stonepitXs removed
2 bunches fresh chervil, coarsely chopped
¼ bunch fresh tarragon, leaves picked
1 cup pecans, lightly toasted
½ quantity of mustard dressing (recipe follows, see HFG tip)

Mustard Dressing
¼ cup sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic, peeled
1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup quality olive oil or any nut oil
1 tablespoon seeded mustard
salt, to taste

Instructions

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1 Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan to high. Brush the steak with half the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2–3 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak (or a little longer if you prefer). Set aside to rest and return to room temperature.

2 Brush the peaches with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, cut side down, for a few minutes, until lightly coloured.

HFG tip

MUSTARD DRESSING:

1 Pour the vinegar into a blender. Add the garlic, Dijon mustard and honey and blend on medium speed. Slowly add the oil until combined, which will take about 2 minutes.

2 Transfer to an airtight container and stir the seeded mustard through. Season with salt. The dressing will keep for up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Makes about 250ml (1 cup).

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 557 cal

Kilojoules 2329 kJ

Protein 35 g

Total fat 43 g

Saturated fat 7.9 g

Carbohydrates 6.7 g

Sugar 6.2 g

Dietary fibre 3.3 g

Sodium 716 mg

Calcium 32 mg

Iron 3.9 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.