Summer salads don't have to be dainty. This one will satisfy the heartiest appetite on a hot summer day.

Steak and Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Serves 2

8 ounces steak, cut in strips

1/2 cup canned black-eyed peas, drained

4 cups mixed salad greens

1/3 cup julienne carrot

1/3 cup julienne turnip

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Combine ingredients and toss well.

Sweet newcomers: grape tomatoes

New this summer in supermarkets and specialty food stores: grape tomatoes. These are smaller than cherry tomatoes and grow in clusters. They have a pleasantly thick skin and burst with sweetness. Kids will eat them out of hand as if they were grapes, and they taste great in salads.

Grill hot line has sizzling tips

Have a question about grilling? The toll-free Weber Grill-Line is open through Labor Day to take your calls at 800-GRILL-OUT. You can also ask for a free copy of Weber's latest barbecue booklet, "A Barbecuer's Dozen of Rib Ticklin' Recipes."

Pub Date: 6/24/98