By the Associated Press

For the marinade:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• ¼ cup cider vinegar or seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pep per
• 1 pound flank steak, cut against the grain into ½-inch strips
  For the salsa:
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
  

Marinate the beef: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder and black pepper. Set aside 2 ta blespoons of the mixture. Add the steak to the bowl and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 min utes.

Make the salsa: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gently toss to gether the avocado, cilantro, garlic and reserved 2 table spoons of the lime marinade. Mix well, then season with salt. Set aside.

Prepare the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high and coat the racks with oil or cooking spray.

Grill the beef: Place steak slices on hot grill and cook just until grill marks appear, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Presentation: Arrange the steak on a serving platter and serve topped with the avocado salsa.
Source: Adapted recipe from J.M. Hirsch.