• Completed step 4 New York strip steaks, each 8-10 ounces and 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat 4 New York strip steaks, each 8-10 ounces and 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat
• Completed step Extra-virgin olive oil Extra-virgin olive oil
• Completed step Kosher salt Kosher salt
• Completed step Freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground black pepper
• Completed step 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Completed step 4 slices apple wood smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips 4 slices apple wood smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips
• Completed step 4 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs, thick stems trimmed (about 1 large bunch) 4 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs, thick stems trimmed (about 1 large bunch)
• Completed step 12 ounces mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, each cut in half 12 ounces mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, each cut in half

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