Steak Salad With Shallot Vinaigrette

Crusty, juicy sliced steak + a fully-loaded salad = what we want to eat most nights of the week, TBH. If searing a steak to perfect medium-rare makes you nervous, we get it! It takes practice, and even seasoned cooks can have a hard time divining the doneness of meat. Our advice? Invest in a decent quality instant-read thermometer to help take the guesswork out of the equation. As for that zippy shallot vinaigrette, do yourself a favor and make a double batch—it'll keep for a week, and is a great dressing for simple salads, grain bowls, and all kinds of cooked meats. This recipe is a part of the Basically 10x10, a collection of ten essential, no-fail recipes that every home cook should have in their arsenal.