Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F. Wash and dry all produce.
Peel, then thinly slice shallot.
To a small pot, add shallots, vinegar, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) sugar, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until sugar dissolves.
Remove the pot from heat. Transfer shallots, including pickling liquid, to a medium bowl.
Place in the fridge to cool.
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Meanwhile, cut ciabatta into 1-inch pieces, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil over top. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
Toast in the top of the oven for 5-8 min, tossing halfway through, until lightly golden.
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Meanwhile, halve tomatoes.
Core, then cut pear into 1/4-inch slices.
Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
Strip 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) thyme leaves from stems, then finely chop.
Thinly slice chives.
Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
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Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season with thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then steak. Sear for 3-4 min per side, until golden.** Don't crowd the pan; cook in batches, if needed.
When steaks are done, transfer to a cutting board.
Cover loosely with foil and let rest, 5 min.
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While steaks rest, to a large bowl add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) lemon juice, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) lemon zest, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.
Add tomatoes, pears, arugula and spinach mix and croutons. Toss to combine.
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Drain shallots and discard pickling liquid.
Thinly slice steaks.
Divide salad between plates.
Top with pickled shallots and steak.
Crumble goat cheese over top.
Sprinkle with chives.
Squeeze a lemon wedge over steak.
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If you've opted for double steak, prep and cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook the regular portion of steak. Work in batches, if necessary.