Pan-Fried Steak and Parsnip Salad

• 250 g sirloin steaks, fat trimmed
• 2 parsnips, peeled and coarsely grated
• 4 dates, stoned and quartered lengthways
• 150 g ready mixed salad greens
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons low-fat creme fraiche
• 2 teaspoons horseradish sauce
• 1 -2 teaspoon lemon juice

1. Heat griddle pan until very hot, season the steak and fry 1 1/2-2 1/2 minutes on each side (will give you rare steak, fry for longer if you like your steak more well done).
2. Remove from pan and leave to rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
3. For dressing, whisk together creme fraiche, horseradish sauce and lemon juice in a large bowl.
4. Add parsnip and dates and toss.
5. Season to taste.
6. Divide salad leaves between two plates and lay parsnip-date mixture on top.
7. Garnish with mint leaves.

sirloin steaks, parsnips, dates, salad greens, mint leaves, lowfat creme fraiche, horseradish sauce, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pan-fried-steak-and-parsnip-salad-257496 (may not work)