Garlicky Steak Salad with Chickpeas and Artichokes

Ya gotta love a steak salad:

1 &1/2 lb. flank steak
1 & 1/2 t. sea salt*, divided
1 & 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper*, divided
1 cup Ponzu lime or citrus sauce* (or reduced sodium soy sauce)
10 T. orange juice, divided
12 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 oranges, sliced crosswise
2 pkgs. (8 oz.) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
10 T. EVOO, divided
2 t. orange zest
2 T. red wine vinegar
2 qts. each mixed baby greens, and baby arugula
2 cans (15.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup SHAVED Parmesan cheese

Whisk together 1 t. each salt and pepper, the soy sauce, and 6 T. orange juice in a small bowl. Make deep slices 1/2 to 3/4" apart across the grain into one side of flank steak, making sure not to cut all the way through, and leaving a 1/4" uncut edge around steak. Stuff slices evenly with garlic. Arrange half the orange slices in a 9x13 baking dish and set steak - garlic side up, on top. Arrange remaining orange slices over meat, and pour soy marinade over them. Cover dish and chill steak at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temp. during the last 30 mins. Heat a grill to high (or broiler). Skewer artichokes on two 10" metal skewers, brush with oil, and sprinkle with a little S&P. Lay steak on grate garlic side up (discard oranges), and grill covered, turning carefully once (some of the garlic will fall out), 6-8 mins. for med. rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board, and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 5 mins. Meanwhile, grill artichokes, turning once, until lightly browned - about 6 mins. total. Transfer to a plate and remove skewers. Whisk together remaining 1/2 t. each S&P, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup oil, the orange zest, and vinegar in a small bowl. Thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain.
Toss baby greens, arugula, chickpeas, green onions, and Parmesan in a large bowl with about half the dressing. Transfer salad to a platter or plates, top with steak and artichokes, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with crusty garlic bread, and end with a berry shortcake with fresh mint whipped cream. YUMOLA!!!

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