Moroccan Steak Salad with Fig & Pistachio Dressing

This salad is as pleasing as a major chord, with its slinky dressing—studded with figs and pistachios—and the harmony of orange, cilantro, and red bell pepper. The spice blend on the steak is based on one of the most popular spice blends from my previous cookbooks. Called ras el hanout, it’s practically a magic powder, giving everything it touches a seductive spiciness. If you have a commercial blend or homemade ras el hanout on hand, you can use 1 to 1½