Petite Filet with Orzo Pasta Salad

Be ready to impress on your next date night in with our Petite Filet with Orzo Pasta Salad recipe. This great dish will not only keep you at the top of their favorites list, but it is a great entrée all year long!

Ingredients

• 2 3 oz. Tenderloin Steak
• 2 oz. Crab Meat
• 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 cup Orzo Pasta
• 1/4 Red Onion, Finely Diced
• 1/2 English Cucumber, Finley Diced
• 8 Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
• 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, Crumbled
• 1 tbsp. Fresh Oregano, Chopped
• 1 tsp. Fresh Mint, Chopped
• 3 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Cracked Pepper

­Preparation

1. In a shallow baking dish, season steaks with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.
2. Toss seasoned steak in olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar to coat and set aside at room temperature
3. Heat a salted pot of water to a boil
4. Add orzo to boiling water and cook until al dente (about 3-4 minutes)
5. Drain orzo and set in fridge to cool 15 minutes
6. Heat grill to medium high heat and grill steaks 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare
7. Remove from heat and allow steaks to rest
8. Remove chilled orzo from fridge and gently stir in remaining ingredients along with ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
9. Place desired portion on a plate
10. Slice steaks thin or leave whole and plate with orzo
11. Serve immediately

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The Culinary Team at Four Winds Casino is dedicated to the art of preparing and serving delectable dishes. We enjoy sharing recipes with our guests and fans because we know you love our restaurants—which are some of the finest restaurants including Copper Rock Steakhouse, Kankakee Grille, Edgewater Café, Timbers, and The Buffet.