285196 Sun May 14 18:28:37 -0700 2006 3 31 Home Cooking 0 1526621 There is a restaurant that serves the BEST "Grilled Skirt Steak Salad". The marinade for the skirt steak is terrific--it's sweetness complements the acidic flavor of the accompanying salad perfectly. The waiter is very nice, and has written down the ingredients (but no quantities). Of course, I could monkey around with it... For expediency sake, I thought I would consult fellow CHs. Have you made a marinade with the following ingredients: "Maple, Soy, Molasses, Ginger, Red Wine Vinegar" If so, what quantities worked best? P.S. The below must be for the vinaigrette, as these ingredients were listed separately from those above--VERY delicious too. "White Balsamic Vinegar, Oregano, Basil, Mustard Powder, Garlic, Onion, Salt/Pepper, Olive Oil" Sun May 14 18:28:37 -0700 2006 0 Funwithfood 1 1526636 I love grilled steak salads and have had a couple at restaurants that have forced me to seek similar recipes too. One recipe I tried recently in my quest was pretty outstanding. I think the dressing may be similar to what you are looking for. I remember thinking at the time the dressing would make a great marinade. The soy, maple syrup and molasses you mention is somewhat similar to hoisin and is listed in the recipe I used. Perhaps this might help. Link: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/5663 Sun May 14 20:14:37 -0700 2006 1526621 0 Tracy L. 1 1526639 My best guess: Twice as much soy as maple (at least), half as much molasses as maple, half as much red wine vinegar as soy, and grate in ginger to taste. That is: 2 parts soy 1 part maple 1/2 part molasses 1 part red wine vinegar Then tweak as needed. Good luck. Sun May 14 20:48:56 -0700 2006 1526621 0 Marsha 1 1526795 Thanks for your ideas--I'll report back... Mon May 15 18:41:06 -0700 2006 1526621 0 Funwithfood