Iron-Rich Steak Salad with Coriander & Pesto - WellBeing Magazine

Ingredients

• 200g steak (eg. sirloin or rump)
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to season)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the steak)
• 3 spring onions, trimmed and pan-fried
• 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for a base)
• 1 medium carrot, julienned or grated
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin ribbons or half-moons
• ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves (packed)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves (optional for balance)
• ¼ cup toasted almonds or cashews (or traditional pine nuts), toasted)
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan (optional)
• Juice ½ lemon
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil