Flank Steak with Pineapple Salsa

Hope everyone had a great Fathers Day! For us it was the weekend of steak. My wife and I went out to dinner Friday night, one of the last times we'll have without a newborn for awhile, and we had a great steak there. I had the leftovers from that Saturday for lunch and then I grilled this amazing flank steak for the family Saturday night.

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The other potluckers made some more of Fabio's recipes too so check them all out here!

Typically when I do a flank steak, I marinate it before throwing it on the grill. This recipe called for just brushing it with the olive oil before grilling and it cooked up just great. Five minutes on each side is plenty of time for your typical flank steak and results in a great juicy steak. Don't get too excited about the steak though and forget to let it rest for 10 minutes after the grill! The simple grilling method also really allowed the flavors of the salsa to shine. The salsa was a combination of fresh pineapple, red pepper,green onions, basil and some jalapeno for heat. Such a great combination of flavors. Make it ahead of time and will be even spicier!

Flank Steak with Pineapple Salsa
Recipe by Chef Fabio Viviani
4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Juice from 1/2 lime
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Pinch salt
1 lb. flank steak
1 Tbsp. Bertolli® Classico Olive Oil

Directions
Combine pineapple, red pepper, green onions, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, basil and salt in medium bowl; set aside.


Brush beef with Bertollli Classico Olive Oil. Season beef, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning once, 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Serve with pineapple salsa.



Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Bertolli® Olive Oil for the Where Flavor Comes From Summer promotion. I was provided a pair of grilling tongs and brush along with monetary compensation for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.