Description
Steak salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that beautifully combines the rich flavors of grilled steak with fresh, crisp greens. This recipe delivers a quick and satisfying meal that you can easily customize with your favorite toppings and dressings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 9 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Allow the steak to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare (135°F). Adjust cooking time based on your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Whisk balsamic vinegar and olive oil together; drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the salad on plates topped with sliced steak.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg