Description
A vibrant and healthy Grilled Steak Salad featuring juicy grilled steak, mixed greens, and fresh vegetables, tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch or hearty dinner, combining bold smoky flavors with crisp and creamy textures for a balanced, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for seasoning steak)
Greens and Vegetables
- 3 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the steak generously with salt, pepper, and a bit of olive oil. Let it rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and enhanced flavor.
- Grill the Steak: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness, aiming for medium-rare to medium doneness. Once cooked, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Prepare the Salad Base: While the steak rests, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, cucumber, and diced avocado in a large bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Slice and Assemble: Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain for tenderness. Arrange steak slices on top of the salad, drizzle with dressing, and gently toss to combine all flavors.
Notes
- Rest the steak after grilling to lock in juicy flavors.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best flavor and texture.
- Add dressing just before serving to avoid soggy greens.
- Preheat grill to medium-high for perfect searing without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg