blackened steak salad

Ingredients

• FOR SPICE MIXTURE:
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• FOR SALAD:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 6 cups mixed baby greens, packed
• 1 1/2 - green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 5-oz - beef tenderloin steaks, each about 1/2-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 3 ounces)
• 1 - tomato, quartered