Open‐Faced Steak, Pear, and Gorgonzola Sandwiches

Total prep/cook time: ~25 min. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb flank steak, trimmed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 small Bartlett pears
• 3‐4 tbsp Olde Cape Cod Light Raspberry Vinaigrette
• 4 cups prewashed salad greens 
• 1/4 cup (1 oz) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 4 loaves Paramount whole wheat pita bread
• Cooking spray

Directions:

1. Heat a large cast‐iron skillet over medium‐high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Add steak to pan; cook 6 min. Turn steak; add onion to pan. Lightly coat onion with cooking spray. Cook steak an additional 6 min or until desired degree of doneness, stirring onion frequently. Transfer steak to a cutting board. Cook onion an additional 2 min or until tender and lightly browned. Remove pan from heat. 
2. Core pears; cut into thin slices. Place pears, salad greens, and cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle mixture with vinaigrette; toss to coat. 
3. Cut steak diagonally into thin slices. Top each flatbread with about 6‐7 slices steak and about 1‐1/3 cups salad mixture. 

Did you know?
The antioxidant quercetin found in the skin of pears has been found to help protect against Alzheimer’s disease! Glutathione is an antioxidant and anti‐carcinogen found in pears, which helps to protect against high blood pressure and stroke. This fruit is chock‐full of the good stuff!

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):

Total calories: 316 cal
Total fat: 10 g
Saturated fat: 4.5 g

Sodium: 485 mg
Total carbs: 24 g
Dietary fiber: 5 g

Protein: 29 g