Cumin Rubbed Steak and Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Place beets in small roasting pan or 9-inch metal baking pan; drizzle with water. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place sweet potatoes and shallots on 15 x 10-inch metal baking pan. Drizzle with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Roast vegetables in 425 degree F. oven 30 minutes or until tender. Remove beets from pan; reserve 2 Tablespoons cooking liquid for vinaigrette. Loosely cover vegetables. Set aside.

2. Combine cumin and pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes (top sirloin steak, 10 to 13 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Remove to platter; keep warm.

3. Prepare Sweet Beet Vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients except oil in small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until blended.

4. Arrange salad greens on serving plates or platter. Top with roasted vegetables; drizzle with vinaigrette. Carve steaks into slices; season with salt, as desired. Arrange over salad. Garnish with almonds, if desired.