Terrytx   posted 04-23-98 
  Beef and Basil Salad 
  Recipe By : Better Homes and Garden Low-Fat Low-Cal 
  Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 
  Categories : Beef Low Fat 
  Salad 
  Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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  1 large tomato -- chopped 
  1/2 yellow sweet pepper -- cut in thin strips 
  1/4 cup snipped basil 
  2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  1 tablespoon olive oil 
  1 clove garlic -- minced 
  8 ounces beef flank or lean top loin steak 
  6 cups torn mixed greens 
  cooking spray 
  1 clove garlic -- minced 
  1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
  1/8 teaspoon salt 
Stir together tomato, sweet peppers and basil in a medium mixing bowl.
 Combine vinegar, oil and 1 of the minced garlic cloves in a screw top jar.  Cover and shake to mix.  Pour over 
vegetables, tossing to coat.  Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hrs.
Meanwhile, partially freeze meat and trim away any fat.  Cut into thin bite-sized strips.  Arrange mixed greens on 4 salad plates. 
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.  Add beef and remaining 1 clove minced garlic.  Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or desired doneness.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Stir in vegetable mixture.  Heat through. 
Top greens with some of the hot beef-vegetable mixture.  Serve immediately.