Coffee-and-Spice Steak with Watermelon Salsa

A dry rub of instant coffee, cinnamon, and allspice adds a rich, caramelized flavor to the steak. Our crisp watermelon and cucumber salsa is a refreshing go-along with any meat.

PREP: 30 minutes GRILL: 12 to 15 minutes

MAKES: 6 main-dish servings

COOL WATERMELON SALSA

1 lime

2 cups -inch cubes watermelon

½ English (seedless) cucumber, unpeeled, cut into -inch cubes

1 green onion, minced

¼ teaspoon salt

teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

COFFEE-AND-SPICE STEAK

2 teaspoons instant-coffee granules

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

1 beef flank steak (about 1 ½ pounds), well trimmed

2 teaspoons olive oil

1. Prepare salsa: From lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. In medium bowl, toss lime peel and juice with watermelon, cucumber, green onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate salsa up to 2 hours if not serving right away. Makes about 3 ½ cups.

2. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat, or lightly spray a ridged grill pan with nonstick cooking spray, then heat on medium until hot.

3. Prepare steak: In cup, mix coffee granules, sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and allspice. Coat both sides of steak with oil, then rub with coffee mixture.

4. Place steak on hot grill rack or pan and grill, turning once, 12 to 15 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness.

5. Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 10 minutes to allow juices to set for easier slicing. Thinly slice steak and serve with salsa.

EACH SERVING: About 215 calories, 27g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 11g total fat (4g saturated), 47mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium

EACH ¼ CUP SALSA: About 20 calories, 0g protein, 4g carbohydrate, 0g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium