Rib-Eye Salad With Sundried Tomatoe Vinaigrette

• FOR THE PESTO VINAIGRETTE
• Olive oiltttt 6 tbsp.
• Fresh Basil, choppedttt/2 cup
• Sundried tomatoes in oiltt1/4 cup
• Kalamata olivesttt3 tbsp.
• Cracked pepperttt tsp
• Seasoned vinegarttt tbsp.
• FOR THE RIB EYE
• Rib eye steak, primettt1) 10-11 oz
• Black peppercorns, crushedt 1/2 tbsp.
• Pink peppercorns, crushedt tbsp.
• Fennel seeds, crushedtt1 tbsp.
• Fresh rosemary, choppedtt1 1/2 tbsp.
• Sea salttttt 2 tsp.
• Whole buttertttt2tsp.
• Peanut Oiltttt 1 tsp.
• Romaine hearts, cleanedtt2 medium
• Parmesan cheese, shavedtt2 tbsp.
• Fresh cilantro, choppedtt1 tbsp.

1. INSTRUCTIONS:
2. Place the first five ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until smooth, then stir in the seasoned vinegar. Set aside and cover with plastic.
3. Season the rib-eye steaks with the peppercorns, fennel seeds, rosemary, and sea salt. Press seasonings and herbs into the steak very well. Preheat a oven to 450 degrees
4. In a cast iron skillet, heat the butter and peanut oil over high heat. When oil smokes, add the seasoned rib-eye and cook each side for 2 minutes until golden brown. Immediately place the skillet in the oven and cook for 7-8 more minutes until medium rare or 125 degrees on a thermometer. Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice 2 mm. thick on a bias.
5. Trim 1/2 inch off of each romaine heart, and toss together in a large bowl, with 4 tbsp of the pesto vinaigrette, the parmesan cheese, cilantro and 1/2 of the rib eye steak slices. Place the remaining rib eye meat in the center of two salad plates. Arrange the salad mixture in a triangular fashion in the center of each plate. It will resemble a small tent. Drizzle plate with extra vinaigrette and serve with crusty French bread. Enjoy

vinaigrette, olive oil, fresh basil, tomatoes, olives, pepper, vinegar, prime, black peppercorns, peppercorns, fennel seeds, fresh rosemary, salt, butter, peanut oil, hearts, parmesan cheese, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/-rib-eye-salad-with-sundried-tomatoe-vinaigrette-1206983 (may not work)