Steak Salad
This easy steak salad recipe with fresh summer veggies, avocado, blue cheese, and creamy balsamic dressing is perfect for summer!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak or favorite cut
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens or favorite lettuce
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 4 oz blue cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Steak
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub the steak with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the steak on a hot grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on how thick and how done you want. Check the internal temperature (130º for medium rare, 135º for medium, 140º for medium well).1 pound sirloin steak or favorite cut, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, Salt and pepper
- Remove the steak from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- You can also cook in a hot skillet, Sous Vide Steak or whatever your preferred method is as well.
Make the Salad Dressing
- To make the salad dressing add all of the ingredients to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Close and shake well for at least 30 seconds for the mixture to emulsify.1/3 cup olive oil, 3 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To Assemble
- Arrange all of the ingredients for the salad on 4 plates or one large serving platter.8 cups mixed greens or favorite lettuce, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 1 cup roasted corn kernels, ½ cup red onion, 1 avocado, 4 oz blue cheese
- Once the steak has rested, slice it against the grain for the most tender results.
- Top each salad with sliced steak and serve with the prepared dressing.
Notes
You can top with any veggies and cheese you like, and use a different dressing if you want. This is just a guide.
Nutrition
Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 808mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
