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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (plus more for seasoning)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 3/4 cup sour cream (or more as needed)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese (divided)
- 1 pinch kosher salt (as needed for seasoning)
- 1 Flatiron steak (about 2 plus pounds) marinated if you like
- ¼ cup olive oil (divided)
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
- ½ cup thinly sliced radish
- ¼ cup minced chives
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 143g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 264 | |
| Calories from Fat 191 | 72% |
| Total Fat 21.69g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 8.94g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium 304mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 11.96g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 7.88g | 5% |
| Protein 7.23g | 12% |
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