Description
A fresh and hearty grilled steak salad made with juicy sliced steak, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a flavorful balsamic dressing for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup blue cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Season the steak with salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the steak to your preferred doneness, about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- While the steak rests, chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
- Arrange the lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, and corn in a large serving bowl or platter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Place the sliced steak over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top and garnish with cheese, parsley, and sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds.
- Toss lightly before serving or serve the dressing on the side.
Notes
- Flank steak, sirloin, or ribeye work best for this salad.
- Allowing the steak to rest helps keep it juicy and tender.
- Use arugula or spinach instead of romaine for a different flavor profile.
- Add crispy onions or roasted chickpeas for extra crunch.
- Try chimichurri, ranch, or lemon vinaigrette instead of balsamic dressing for variety.
- Store steak, salad, and dressing separately for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
