Maple-Balsamic Marinated Steak with Grilled Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 2 beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 to 10 ounces each)
• 2 Bartlett or red Anjou pears, halved and cored
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 12 wedges
• 8 cups mixed salad greens or arugula
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, chopped pecans or sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, blue cheese or Manchego cheese

Marinade:

• 1 cup reduced-fat or regular balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons coarse grind black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme