
Panzanella Salad with Bison Flank Steak Flavorful grilled bison flank steak is sliced thinly across the grain for maximum tenderness and served with an Italian-inspired toasted bread salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.
Ingredients

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place bread pieces in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons oil; toss gently to coat. Bake for 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring once or twice. Cool slightly; transfer to a very large bowl.
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Combine mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and basil in a large bowl; set aside.
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For dressing, whisk together vinegar, the 3 tablespoons oil, the garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with Grilled Bison Flank Steak.
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Grilled Bison Flank Steak: Sprinkle bison flank steak with the 1 teaspoon salt and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper. For gas or charcoal grill, place steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Cover bison flank steak with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain.
Per Serving: 304 calories; protein 20.3g; carbohydrates 16.8g; fat 17.2g; cholesterol 54.4mg; sodium 571.6mg. Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.