• 3 cups cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. jalapeño pepper, or to taste (wear rubber gloves)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp. garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1-1/2 lbs. top sirloin bison steak, 1 inch thick, at room temperature

Prepare grill or broiler. Combine first 6 ingredients and salt to taste in a bowl and set aside. Generously season steaks with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill or broil steaks 4-5 minutes per side about 5 inches from heat source, or until desired doneness. Serve steaks with relish.

Per serving: calories 326, fat 10.7g, 31% calories from fat, cholesterol 150mg, protein 49.6g, carbohydrates 5.2g, fiber 0.8g, sugar 3.7g, sodium 117mg, diet points 7.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.1, Vegetable: 0.7, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 6.8, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Burgundy, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon.