- 8 oz. dried pinto beans
- 4 c. cold water
- 2 tsp. salt
- 4 cloves garlic, divided
- ¼ c. olive oil
- ¼ c. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1 T. anchovy paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 T. lemon juice
- 1 T. olive oil
- ¼ c. grapeseed oil (or another neutral oil)
- 2 T. finely grated parmesan cheese
- ½ French baguette, torn into coarse pieces
- 4 T. olive oil, divided
- 8 oz. steak - choose a cut that's lean and boneless
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
- ½ tsp. salt, divided
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- Fresh ground pepper
- 10 oz. kale, torn
- 2-3 French radishes, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ c. parmesan cheese, thinly sliced in strips
To make the beans, place them, the water, salt, and 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) in a pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow the beans to naturally release the pressure before draining and adding the remaining ingredients - including the remaining 2 cloves of garlic, minced. Stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt if desired. Cover and transfer the beans to the refrigerator. Let marinate for at least 1 hour while you prepare the rest of the salad.
While the beans are marinating, make the dressing. Add the the anchovy paste and to a large bowl. Toss in a pinch of salt and stir the salt, anchovy paste, and garlic together to form a rough paste. Add the egg yolk, mustard, and half of the lemon juice to the bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk the olive oil into the egg yolk mixture in small increments, whisking briskly to fully integrate each addition before adding more. Repeat this process with the grapeseed oil. At the end of this process, you should have a glossy, thick emulsion. You can also use an immersion blender for this step. Fold in the cheese and the remaining lemon juice, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pour a tablespoon of the olive oil onto a large baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to evenly distribute the oil. Arrange the bread on top. Drizzle the bread with another tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake the croutons on the middle rack for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Take the croutons out of the oven and set aside to cool.
Rub the steak with one tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until smoking. Add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes per side to each your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest while you cook the asparagus.
Place the asparagus, the remaining olive oil, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Toss to coat. Add the asparagus and turn off the heat. Cook the asparagus until it's tender and nicely charred, about 3-5 minutes. Return the asparagus to its bowl and add the crushed red pepper flakes, pepper, and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
Slice the steak into small, bite-sized strips.
Place the kale in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Add the steak strips, marinated beans, asparagus, radishes, green onions, and homemade croutons. Toss well and serve immediately.
- Yields: 4-6 servings
- Preparation Time: About 90 minutes