Steak Salad Recipe
A flavorful and nutritious steak salad with fresh greens, vegetables, and a homemade dressing.
Ingredients
- 12 oz steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cups crumbled blue cheese or feta
- 1/4 cups toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub the steak with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes per side (or until desired doneness).
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cheese, and nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with sliced steak and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite cut of steak for this salad.
- Let the steak rest before slicing to retain its juices.
- Swap out blue cheese for goat cheese if preferred.