Spice-It-Up Paste for Grilled Steak Salad

Spice-It-Up Rub Base
- 1/4 cup paprika (60 mL)
- 2 Tbsp mustard powder (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp granulated garlic (30 mL)
- 1 Tbsp coarse black pepper (15 mL)
- 2 tsp onion powder (10 mL)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (5 mL)
Spice-It-Up Pasted for Grilled Steak Salad
- 2 Tbsp Spice-It-Up Rub Base (see above) (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder (2 mL)
- 1/2 tsp cumin (2 mL)
- 1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)
- 4 grilling steaks (4 oz/125 g) (4 )
- 6 cups Mixed Salad Greens (1.5 L)
- 1/4 cup favourite vinaigrette (60 mL)
Spice-It-Up Rub Base
1. 1. Combine paprika, mustard powder, kosher salt, sugar, garlic, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Store in a jar with tight fitting lid. This is your Spice-It-Up Rub base that you can make into a paste for all types of meats and vegetables. Check out the possibilities: Spice-It-Up Paste for Chicken Legs , Spice-It-Up Paste for Pork Back Ribs, Spice-It-Up Paste for Grilled Vegetables
Spice-It-Up Paste for Grilled Steak Salad
1. To make your Spice-It-Up Rub Base into a paste for Steak Salad: In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Spice-It-Up Rub Base with chipotle chili powder, cumin and canola oil to make a paste. (The amount of canola oil you use depends on how thick you would like your paste.)
2. Rub mixture over grilling steaks. Let stand 10 minutes and grill to your preferred doneness.
3. Let the steak rest prior to slicing thinly.
4. Mix your favourite greens together. Add thinly sliced steak to greens. Add your favourite dressing and serve.