Big Steak Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 whole Rib-eye Or Strip Steaks, Extra Fat Trimmed
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• FOR THE DRESSING/MARINADE:
• 3/4 cups Canola Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon (additional) Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 3 cloves Garlic, Peeled
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Hot Chili Oil
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• Lots Of Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• FOR THE ONION STRINGS:
• 2 whole Onions, Sliced As Thin As Possible
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 2 cups Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 quart Canola Oil
• Black Pepper To Taste
• FOR THE CANDIED PECAN BITS:
• 1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• FOR THE SALAD:
• Lettuce Mix: Romaine, Arugula, Watercress, Raddiccio, Etc.
• Small Grape Tomatoes
• 3/4 cups Crumbled Blue Cheese