Instructions

1. For Avocado Dipping sauce, cut about 3 inches from cucumber and coarsely chop (reserve remaining for Cucumber salad, recipe below). Place in food processor or blender with other sauce ingredients. Puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. In small bowl mix rub ingredients; set aside. Cut steak into foot-long pieces, if needed, to make them easier to handle on the grill. Lightly brush steaks on all sides with olive oil; season evenly with rub. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare grill for direct cooking over high heat (about 500 degrees F). (See “direct grilling,” below). Grill steaks over direct high heat, with lid closed as much as possible, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare, turning once or twice. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice across the grain in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve warm with Avocado Dipping Sauce. Makes 6 servings.